Shoots in 4:3 aspect ratio.

16:9:

For viewing on a high-definition TV.

1:1:

For shooting in composition as a medium format camera.

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Using shooting functions

Selecting still image size/image quality

Quality (still image)

Selects the compression format of still images.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Quality] → desired setting.

Menu item details

Fine (default setting):

File format: JPEG

The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded.

Standard:

File format: JPEG

The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded. Since the compression rate of [Standard] is higher than that of [Fine], the file size of [Standard] is smaller than that of [Fine]. This will allow more files to be recorded on 1 memory card, but the image quality will be lower.

[36] How to Use Using shooting functions

Panorama: Size

Selecting still image size/image quality

Sets the image size when shooting panoramic images. The image size varies depending on the [Panorama: Direction] setting.

1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Size] → desired setting.

Menu item details

When [Panorama: Direction] is [Up] or [Down]

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Sony DSC-HX400, HX400V manual Quality still image, Panorama Size, 169, Fine default setting, Standard