Sony MHS-CM1 Mobile HD Snap Camera Handbook page 22

Selecting the image size according to use
The default settings are marked with
Image size
5M (2592×1944)
3:2* (2592×1728)
3M (2048×1536)
2M (1632×1224)
VGA (640×480)
* Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
Movie image size
1080 30P
720 30P
VGA 30P
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Shoot the subject in a bright place because the image is recorded darkened.
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2
The range you can shoot is narrowed.
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3
The anti-blur function does not work.
• The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile, approximately
30 frames per second, Progressive, AAC LC, "MP4 format".
– MPEG: Movie Picture Experts Group
– AVC: Advanced Video Codec
• The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.
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Guidelines
For prints up to A4 (8×10")
Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio
For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or 13×18 cm (5×7")
For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6")
Shoot at a small image size for e-mail attachment
Usage guidelines
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Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on
computer or high definition TV
Shoot HD (high definition) quality movies in sizes suited for display on
computer
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Shoot SD (standard definition) quality movies in sizes suited for
uploading on websites
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