Sony DSC-M2 - Manual (Page 14)

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Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”)
The default settings are marked with .
* Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
• “fps” indicates the number of frames per second (Frame Per Second). The actual number of image
recordable may differ depending on the shooting situations and the subject.
Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 41)
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.
Pixel
Many pixels (Fine
image quality and
large file size)
Example: Printing in
up to A4 size
Few pixels (Rough
image quality but
small file size)
Example: An attached
image to be sent by e-
mail
Image size Usage guidelines
5M (2592×1944) Larger
Smaller
For printing in A4 size or high density images in A5
size
3:2* (2592×1728)
3M (2048×1536)
1M (1280×960) For printing in postcard size
VGA (640×480) For recording a large number of images
For attaching images to e-mail or creating web pages
Movie size Usage guidelines
640(30fps) (640×480) For recording a clear and smooth movie.
320(30fps) (320×240)
320(15fps) (320×240) For recording more movies.