Sony DSC-T30 - Manual (Page 16)

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Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”)
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 98).
3) By using a Memory Stick slot or USB connection, you can enjoy images in higher quality.
• The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.
• The more frames per second you played back, the smoother playback can be.
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 A3 size
Few pixels (Rough
image quality but
small file size)
Example: An attached
image to be sent by e-
mail
Image size Usage guidelines
7M (3072×2304) Larger
Smaller
Up to A3/11×17" print
3:2
1)
(3072×2048) Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio
5M (2592×1944) Up to A4/8×10" print
3M (2048×1536) Up to 13×18cm/5×7" print
2M (1632×1224) Up to 10×15cm/4×6" print
VGA (640×480) For E-mail
16:9
2)
(1920×1080) Display On 16:9 HDTV
3)
Movie image size Frame/Second Usage guidelines
640(Fine) (640×480) Approx. 30 Display on TV (high quality)
640(Standard) (640×480) Approx. 17 Display on TV (standard)
160 (160×112) Approx. 8 For E-mail