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Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
Shooting Features
Available Image Quality
Lower compression ratios result in higher quality pictures, but also larger file sizes,
limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.
* NRW (RAW) images cannot be chosen in scene mode, special effects mode (except for Zoom
exposure and Defocus during exposure) or low noise night mode.
Option
Description
a Fine
Fine image quality than Normal, suitable for enlargement or
high quality prints.
File format: JPEG, compression ratio of about 1:4
b
Normal (default
setting)
Normal image quality, suitable for most applications.
File format: JPEG, compression ratio of about 1:8
c Basic
Basic image quality is lower than with Normal, suitable for
pictures attached to e-mails or used on web pages.
File format: JPEG, compression ratio of about 1:16
d
NRW (RAW) +
Fine*
Two images are recorded at the same time: one NRW (RAW)
image and one fine-quality JPEG image.
e
NRW (RAW) +
Normal*
Two images are recorded at the same time: one NRW (RAW)
image and one normal-quality JPEG image.
f
NRW (RAW) +
Basic*
Two images are recorded at the same time: one NRW (RAW)
image and one basic-quality JPEG image.
F NRW (RAW)*
Raw data from the image sensor are saved. Create JPEG image
files after shooting using NRW (RAW) processing in the playback
menu (A89).
• When NRW (RAW) is selected, Image size is reset to
M3648×2736.
File format: NRW (RAW)