Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9 User's Manual / Troubleshooting page 13

Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in "Read This First")
Pixel
The default settings are marked with
Image size
6M (2816×2112)
3:2* (2816×1872)
3M (2048×1536)
1M (1280×960)
VGA(E-Mail)
(640×480)
16:9(HDTV)**
(1920×1080)
* Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
** Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 91).
*** By using a "Memory Stick" slot or USB connection, you can enjoy higher quality images.
Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 37)
You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high
compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.
Many pixels (Fine
image quality and
large file size)
Few pixels (Rough
image quality but
small file size)
.
Usage guidelines
Larger For printing in A4 size or high density images in A5
size
For printing in postcard size
For recording a large number of images
Smaller
For attaching images to e-mail or creating web pages
For viewing images on a wide TV or a TV compatible
with high-vision***
Example: Printing in
up to A4 size
Example: An attached
image to be sent by e-
mail
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