Image Quality And Size; Image Quality - Nikon D5600 Reference 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 (0 387).

Image Quality

Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality).
Option
NEF (RAW) +
JPEG fine
NEF (RAW) +
JPEG normal
NEF (RAW) +
JPEG basic
NEF (RAW)
JPEG fine
JPEG normal
JPEG basic
A
NEF (RAW) + JPEG
When photographs taken at NEF (RAW) + JPEG are viewed on the
camera, only the JPEG image will be displayed. When photographs
taken at these settings are deleted, both NEF and JPEG images will be
deleted.
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File type
Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image
and one fine-quality JPEG image.
NEF/ Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image
JPEG and one normal-quality JPEG image.
Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image
and one basic-quality JPEG image.
Raw data from the image sensor are saved
without additional processing. Settings such as
NEF
white balance and contrast can be adjusted after
shooting.
Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of
roughly 1 : 4 (fine quality).
Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of
JPEG
roughly 1 : 8 (normal quality).
Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of
roughly 1 : 16 (basic quality).
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