Image Quality And Size; Image Quality - Nikon D3300 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 (0 362).

Image Quality

Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality).
Option File type
NEF (RAW) +
NEF/JPEG
JPEG fine
NEF (RAW)
JPEG fine
JPEG normal JPEG
JPEG basic
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
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
roughly 1 : 8 (normal quality).
Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of
roughly 1 : 16 (basic quality).
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