Sony DSC-H3 User Manual

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Basic techniques for better images

The default settings are marked with

*1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
*2) Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 108).

• The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.
• The higher the number of frames per second, the smoother the playback image.

Image size

Usage guidelines

No. of images

Printing

8M
(3264

×2448)

For prints up to A3 (11×17")

Less

Fine

Rough

3:2

(3264

×2176)

Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio

5M
(2592

×1944)

For prints up to A4 (8.5×11")

3M
(2048

×1536)

For prints up to 10×15 cm
(4×6") or 13×18 cm (5×7")

VGA
(640×480)

Shoot at a small image size for
e-mail attachment

16:9

(1920×1080)

Shoot in HDTV aspect ratio

Movie image size

Frame/Second

Usage guidelines

640(Fine) (640×480)

Approx. 30

Shoot high quality movie for display on TV

640(Standard) (640×480)

Approx. 17

Shoot standard quality movie for display on
TV

320 (320×240)

Approx. 8

Shoot at a small size for email attachment