Sony cyber-shot dsc-w1 User Manual

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Image size and quality
You can choose image size (number of 
pixels) and image quality (compression 
ratio) based on the kind of images you want 
to shoot. 
The image size is shown by the number of 
pixels (dots) (horizontal × vertical), which 
compose an image. For example, a 5M 
(2592×1944) size image indicates that there 
are 2592 pixels horizontally and 1944 
pixels vertically. The larger the number of 
pixels, the larger the image size.
You can select from Fine (high quality) or 
Standard image quality. Each uses a 
different compression ratio.
When you select Fine, the image quality 
improves as the image size increases, but 
the amount of recorded data also increases 
and the number of images that can be 
recorded on a “Memory Stick” decreases. 
Refer to the table on the right and choose 
the image size and image quality 
appropriate to the kind of images you want 
to shoot.
Short description of the image size
The following illustration shows a brief image using the maximum image size and the 
minimum one.
Examples based on the image size
1)
The factory setting is [5M]. It is the highest image quality on this camera.
2)
Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
Image size
Usage guidelines
5M
1) 
(2592×1944)
• For saving important images, printing in A4 size or 
printing A5 size high density images
3:2
2)
 (2592×1728)
3M (2048×1536)
1M (1280×960)
• For printing in postcard size
VGA (E-Mail) 
(640×480)
• For recording a larger number of images
• For attaching images to e-mail or creating home pages
2592
1944
480
640
Display size: 
5M
Image size: 5M
2592 pixels × 1944 pixels=5,038,848 pixels
Display size: 
VGA (E-Mail)
Image size: VGA
640 pixels × 480 pixels=307,200 pixels
Larger
Smaller