Sony DSC-T9 - Manual (Page 13)

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Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”)
The default settings are marked with .
* Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
** Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 91).
*** By using a “Memory Stick” slot or USB connection, you can enjoy higher quality images.
Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 37)
You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high
compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.
Pixel
Many pixels (Fine
image quality and
large file size)
Example: Printing in
up to A4 size
Few pixels (Rough
image quality but
small file size)
Example: An attached
image to be sent by e-
mail
Image size Usage guidelines
6M (2816×2112) Larger
Smaller
For printing in A4 size or high density images in A5
size
3:2* (2816×1872)
3M (2048×1536)
1M (1280×960) For printing in postcard size
VGA(E-Mail)
(640×480) For recording a large number of images
For attaching images to e-mail or creating web pages
16:9(HDTV)**
(1920×1080) For viewing images on a wide TV or a TV compatible
with high-vision***