Measures only a part of the subject (Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted metering).
Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering).
(Spot)
(Center)
(Multi)
Spot metering cross hairs
Positions on the subject
Metering Mode
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.
The following steps are used in 
(Program Auto) mode. For details on using metering modes when shooting movies, see page 89.
When you use 
(Still image).
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2 
(REC Mode) t 
(Program Auto) t 
3 
(Metering Mode) t desired mode t 
Notes
•The metering mode is fixed to [Multi] when you touch the screen to select the point to bring into focus.
•If you set the metering mode to other than [Multi], [Face Detection] is fixed to [When touched].
•The metering mode is fixed to [Multi] while the Smile Shutter function is activated.