Nikon Coolpix SQ - Manual (Page 74)

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Image Quality
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To reduce the amount of memory that each shot
occupies, pictures are compressed as they are
saved to the memory card. Compression selec-
tively reduces the quality of the image; the more
the picture is compressed, the more noticeable
this loss of quality is likely to be. The actual ef-
fect depends on the size of the picture when
printed or displayed and on the type of subject.
The image quality menu allows you to choose
the amount of compression performed.
Image size refers to the physical dimensions of
the image, measured in pixels. Choose an image
size according to the space available on the
memory card and the task at hand.
Image Quality/Size
Image quality and image size are shown in the
monitor.
Option
Compression
ratio (approx.)
Description
FINE 1:4
Fine image quality, suitable for enlargements or
high-quality prints.
NORMAL 1:8 Normal image quality, suited to most applications.
BASIC 1:16
Basic image quality, suitable for pictures that will
be distributed by e-mail or used in web pages.
BASIC
FINE
NORMAL
IMAGE QUALITY
Image Size
( • )
1024 x 768
2016 x 1512
1600 x 1200
IMAGE SIZE