Image Size; When Shooting Still Images - Sony DSC-G3 Cyber-shot&reg Handbook

Image Size

The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image.
The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-
format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. Select the image size
that matches the way you will view your images.
1 Slide the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
2 t (Image Size) t desired mode t

When shooting still images

Image size
10M
(3648×2736)
5M
(2592×1944)
3M
(2048×1536)
VGA
(640×480)
3:2(8M)
(3648×2432)
16:9(7M)
(3648×2056)
16:9(2M)
(1920×1080)
Note
• When you print images recorded with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may be cut off.
In Easy Shooting mode
Large
Small
Usage guidelines
For prints up to A3+ size
For prints up to A4 size
For prints up to L/2L size
For e-mail attachments
3:2 aspect ratio as in photo prints and
postcards
For viewing on a high-definition TV.
Shoots images in [10M] size.
Shoots images in [3M] size.
LCD screen
Images are displayed in 4:3
or 3:2 aspect ratio.
Images will fill the entire
screen.
76 GB