Nikon COOLPIXS4300PLUMKIT ユーザーズマニュアル

Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting

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Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality 
(compression) at which pictures are recorded. Choose the image mode best 
suited to the manner in which pictures will be used and the capacity of the 
internal memory or memory card. The higher the image mode setting, the larger 
the size at which it can be printed or displayed without appearing noticeably 
“grainy,” but limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded. 

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• The setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than A (auto) mode by tapping the 

bottom tab to display the setting controls and then tapping the A button.

• Changes made to the image mode setting are applied to all shooting modes.
• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot 

A 78) for more information.

A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M A Image mode

Option

Size (pixels)

Description

Q 4320×3240P

4320 × 3240

Higher quality than R, suitable for enlargements or 
high-quality prints. The compression ratio is 
approximately 1:4.

R 4320×3240 
(default setting)

4320 × 3240

Best choice in most situations. The compression ratio is 
approximately 1:8.

R 3264×2448

3264 × 2448

L 2592×1944

2592 × 1944

M 2048×1536

2048 × 1536

Smaller size than R, R, or L allows more pictures to 
be stored. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

N 1024×768

1024 × 768

Suited to display on a computer monitor. The 
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

O 640×480

640 × 480

Suited to full-screen display on a television with an 
aspect ratio of 4:3, or distribution by e-mail. The 
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

P 4224×2376

4224 × 2376

Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. The 
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.