Sony DSC-P41 Operating Instructions - Page 22

Image size and quality You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot. The image size is shown by the number of pixels (dots) (horizontal × vertical), which compose an image. For example, a 4M (2304×1728) size image indicates that there are 2304 pixels horizontally 1728 vertically. The larger the number of pixels, the larger the image size. You can select an image quality level from Fine (high quality) or Standard. Each has a different compression ratio. When you select Fine and make the image size larger, you get better quality. However, the amount of data needed to preserve your image is larger and the number of images recordable in the "Memory Stick" is fewer. Choose an image size and quality level appropriate to the kind of images you want to shoot by checking the table below. 1) The default setting is [4M]. This size can give the highest image quality using each camera. 2) This option records images in a horizontal to vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the size of the print paper used. 22 Short description of the image size The following illustration shows a brief image using the maximum image size and the minimum one. 2304 640 Display size: 4M Image size: 4M 2304 pixels × 1728 pixels = 3981312 pixels 480 1728 Display size: VGA (E-Mail) Image size: VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307200 pixels Examples based on the image size and image quality Image size 4M 1) (2304×1728) Larger 3:2 2) (2304×1536) 3M (2048×1536) 1M (1280×960) VGA (E-Mail) (640×480) Smaller Examples • For printing A4 size or fine A5 size images. • For printing postcard size images. • For shooting a lot of images, attaching images to e-mail, or posting images to your home page. Image quality (Compression ratio) Fine Low compression (looks better) Examples • To shoot or print with better quality. Standard • To shoot more images. High compression (normal)