Image Quality - Nikon D3200 Reference Manual

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 (_ 188).
Image Quality
Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality).
NEF (RAW) +
JPEG fine
NEF (RAW)
JPEG fine
JPEG normal
JPEG basic
NEF/
JPEG
NEF
JPEG
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Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one fine-quality JPEG
image.
Raw 12-bit data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory
card. Settings such as 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 ata compression ratio of roughly 1 : 8 (normal quality).
Record JPEG images ata compression ratio of roughly 1 : 16 (basic quality).
Place the cursor in the information display.
If shooting information is not displayed in _"
the monitor, press the ,fl, button. Press the | _1(_)11
,fl, button again to place the cursor in the
information display.
,B, button
2
Display image quality options.
Highlight the current image quality in the
information display and press _).
3
Choose a file type.
Highlight an option and press _). To return to
shooting mode, press the shutter-release button
halfway.
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Information display