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Image Size and Quality
Specifications
The PowerShot A5 can take pictures with the
following screen sizes and qualities.
Large/Fine (1024 x 768) JPEG High Quality 180 KB
Large/Normal (1024 x 768) JPEG Normal 85 KB
Small/Fine (512 x 384) JPEG High Quality 60 KB
Small/Normal (512 x 384) JPEG Normal 30 KB
CCD RAW No Compression 940 KB
• Large and small image sizes cover the
exact same scope of the photographic
subject but reproduce the images with
differing numbers of dots. On computer
monitors the large format images are
displayed at 1024 x 768 pixels, while the
small images are displayed at 512 x 384
pixels.
Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5
• The size and quality settings can be
changed before an image is shot with
the Menu feature in the Auto, Program
or Stitch Assist modes. (p. 44)
• In the Continuous mode, the default size
and quality settings are Small/Fine or
Small/Normal.
• Figures noted herein reflect standard
shooting conditions established by
Canon. Actual file sizes will vary be-
tween photographic subjects.
Size/Quality
File
Size
Compression
Format