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Image quality is based on two factors: image size and compression rate.
Image size is the pixel dimensions of the image such as 1600 x 1200 pixels. The greater the image
size, the larger the file size. Choose image size based on the final use of the image - smaller images
will be more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes will produce higher quality prints.
All images are compressed and saved as JPEG files. The compression rate is indicated by FINE,
NORMAL, and SUPER. FINE images have the lowest compression rate and the largest file size.
NORMAL is sufficient for standard use. 2048x1536 SUPER quality creates the largest images for
prints, but because the image size is interpolated and the compression rate is high, some loss of
image quality may be noticed.
Image quality
Image quality must be set before the picture is taken. Changes are
displayed on the LCD monitor. See navigating the setup menu sec-
tion on page 38 to select the quality option.
If quality is changed, the frame counter will display the approximate number of
images that can be recorded at that setting. Images with differing qualities can be
saved in the same memory location. The number of images that can be stored is
determined by the size of the memory and the file size of the images. The actual file
size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than oth-
ers.
Image quality