Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Owner's Manual

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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
2
Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
5
Playback Mode
6
Wi-Fi Functions
7
Setting Menu
8
Accessories
4
P Mode
9
Appendix
Index
Changing Image Resolution (Size)
 Still Images 
 
Movies
Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on 
how many shots at each recording pixel setting can fit on a memory card, 
 
Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
 
The option you configured is now 
displayed.
 
To restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [ ].
Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper 
Size (for 4:3 Images)
A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.)
A3 – A5 (11.7 x 16.5 – 5.8 x 8.3 in.)
3.5 x 5 in., 5 x 7 in., Postcard
For e-mailing and similar purposes
Image Customization Features
Changing the Aspect Ratio
 Still Images 
 
Movies
Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows.
 
Press the [ ] button, choose [
] in the 
menu, and choose the desired option 
 
Once the setting is complete, the screen 
aspect ratio will be updated.
 
To restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [
].
Same aspect ratio as widescreen HDTVs.
Same aspect ratio as 35mm film. Used for printing images at 5 x 
7-inch or postcard sizes.
Native aspect ratio of the camera screen. Used for display on 
standard-definition televisions or similar display devices. Also 
used for printing images at 3.5 x 5-inch or A-series sizes.
Square aspect ratio.