Changing the recording pixels and compression ratio of an image taken (PowerShot ELPH 530 HS / 320 HS, IXUS 510 HS / 240 HS)

Article ID: ART137662 | Date published: 05/13/2015 | Date last updated: 08/15/2015
 

Description

Changing the recording pixels and compression ratio of an image taken (PowerShot ELPH 530 HS / 320 HS, IXUS 510 HS / 240 HS)

Solution

You can adjust the size and data volume of an image according to the purpose of use by changing the recording pixels and compression ratio of the image.
For example, you increase the recording pixels when you want to print the image on a large piece of paper, and decrease them when you want to attach the image to your email.
This section explains the method for changing the recording pixels and compression ratio of an image taken.
IMPORTANT
  • The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program AE] (
    ).
  • We explain by using the example where the recording pixel and compression ratio settings have never been changed.
  • The position and shape of the operation buttons, screens displayed, and setting items may differ according to the model you use.

Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)

1. Press the <Power> button to power the camera on. 

2. Touch [FUNC.] (
) on the lower-left hand side of the screen.


3. Change the recording pixel setting of the image.

Drag up or down the menu on the left to choose [Large] (
).
Touch [Large] (
).

4. Select a recording pixel setting of your choice.

Drag up or down the menu on the right,?????????and then select a recording pixel setting of your choice. ([Medium 1] (
) is selected here.)
Touch [Medium 1] (
) again to complete the setting.

Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)

1. Touch [FUNC.] (
) on the lower-left hand side of the screen.


2. Change the compression ratio setting of the image.

Drag up or down the menu on the left to choose [Fine] (
).
Touch [Fine] (
).

3. Select a compression ratio setting of your choice.

Drag up or down the menu on the right, and then select a compression ratio setting of your choice. ([Super Fine] (
) is selected here.)
Touch [Super Fine] (
) again to complete the setting.
  • The two levels of compression ratios (in order of lowest to highest) and image quality (in order of highest to lowest) are :[Super Fine] (
    ), and [Fine] (
    ).

NOTE

SIMS Doc Id

8201420200

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