Image Quality And Size - Nikon D40 Owner's Manual

Image Quality and Size

Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on
the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also
require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card.
Large file size
Image Quality and Size
JPEG Fine
JPEG Normal
JPEG Basic
Small file size Small Medium Large
Small<Image size>Large
Changes to image quality and size are reflected in the number of
exposures remaining as shown in the shooting information dis-
play and viewfinder ( 5, 6). The approximate maximum file size
of individual photographs and the total number of pictures that
can be recorded at the selected setting are also shown in the
shooting information display while image quality or size options are displayed ( 30).
Actual file size and memory card capacity may differ. Typical file sizes are listed on page 116.
Reference: More on Photography (All Modes)/Image Quality and Size 29