Selecting the image size for use
Pixel
Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size)
Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size)
Example: Printing in up to A3/A3+** size
Example: For creating web pages
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*The images recorded using the camera are the same 3:2 ratio as used photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
**This is a size larger than A3 size. You can print images with a margin around the A3 size image.
Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 83)
You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.
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