Changing the resolution and compression on PowerShot S80

Article ID: ART154049

Date published: 06/09/2015

Date last updated: 08/17/2015

You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot.

1. Turn on the camera in shooting mode.
2. Press the button to display the Function menu.
3. Arrow down to highlight the current resolution setting (L is the default).
4. Use the or button to select the resolution setting.
5. Arrow up to highlight the current compression setting ((Fine) is the default).
6. Use the or button to select the compression setting, and press the <FUNC./SET> button.

Resolution	Purpose
L (Large) 3264 x 2448 pixels	Print larger than A3 size* prints 297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in.)
M1 (Medium 1) 2592 x 1944 pixels	Print A3 size prints* 297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in.)
M2 (Medium 2) 2048 x 1536 pixels	Print A4 size* prints 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) Print letter size* prints 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)
M3 (Medium 3) 1600 x 1200	Print L size prints 89 x 119 mm (3.5 x 4.7 in.)
S (Small) 640 X 480 pixels	Send images as e-mail attachments Shoot more images

* Paper sizes vary according to region.
Return to procedure

Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes.
The resolution and compression settings are affected by the Shooting mode selection as follows (only the resolution in mode).

Initial Shooting Mode	Next Shooting Mode	Resolution and Compression after Change
		Settings change to those of the next mode
		Settings do not change
		Settings change to those of the next mode
		Settings do not change
		Settings change to those of the next mode