About Zoom - Sony DSC-RX100 How To Use Manual

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Zoom Setting
You can select the zoom setting of the product.
1. MENU →
Menu item details
Optical zoom only:
Optical zoom is activated. You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set [
to [M], [S] or [VGA].
On:ClearImage Zoom:
Even if the zoom range of the optical zoom is exceeded, the product magnifies images within
the range in which image quality does not deteriorate significantly.
On:Digital Zoom:
When the zoom range of the Clear Image Zoom is exceeded, the product magnifies images
to the largest scale. However, the image quality will deteriorate.
Note
Set [Optical zoom only] if you want to magnify images within the range in which image
quality does not deteriorate.
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About zoom scale
The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens changes according to
the selected image size.
When [ Aspect Ratio] is [3:2]
[Zoom Setting] : [Optical zoom only] (including smart zoom)
[ Image Size] : L -, M 1.4×, S 2×
[Zoom Setting] : [On:ClearImage Zoom]
[ Image Size] : L 2×, M 2.8×, S 4×
[Zoom Setting] : [On:Digital Zoom]
[ Image Size] : L 4×, M 5.6×, S 8×
Using shooting functions
(Custom Settings) → [Zoom Setting] → desired setting.
Using shooting functions
Using the zoom
Using the zoom
Image Size]