Sony DSLR-A100K User Guide - Page 18

Selecting the image size for use Pixel Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size) Example: Printing in up to A3/A3+** size Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size) Example: For creating web pages The default settings are marked with . Image size* Usage guidelines No. of Printing images L:10M Larger For storing important images or printing A3/ Less Fine A3+** size or fine A4 size images. M:5.6M For printing in A4 size or high density images in A5 size S:2.5M For recording a large number of images Smaller For creating web pages More Rough * 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. 18