Nikon 25540 User Manual - Page 45

Additional Shooting Options Selecting Image Quality and Size The image quality and size you select determine the file size of a picture when stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. Image Quality The process of reducing the image file size when storing is called compression. In this camera, pictures are compressed and recorded as JPEG files. The more a picture is compressed, the smaller the image file size becomes. As a result, more pictures can be stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. However, the image quality, compared with a picture taken with a lower compression ratio, decreases and pictures cannot be printed at large sizes without a loss of quality. The less a picture is compressed, the larger the image size becomes. As a result, fewer pictures can be stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. However, less compression increases the image quality. Image Size Larger pictures create larger image files and are suitable for printing in large size. However, fewer pictures can be stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. Smaller pictures create smaller image files and are more suitable for transmission by email or for use on web pages. When printed in larger sizes, however, small images will look rough and uneven in appearance. For more information, see "Image Mode and Number of Exposures Remaining" (P.120). 43