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Memory cards and estimated capacities (recordable images)

Content Id: 8200244800


Solution

Approximate number of still images on a memory card

Memory card128 MB512 MB1 GB
Image quality
LW 1920x1080 507515031547092567010001970
L 2048x1536 30501002053106254456601325
M 1440x1080 65100200420625122589013252595
SW 848x480 (*1)260370740158522454495336047609325
S 640x480 3404908902070299553904395635011430(*2)
Default value
: [Super Fine], : [Fine], : [Normal].
*1 : This size is only available for recording a still image at the same time you are recording video (simultaneous recording).
*2 : Approximate number of still images that can actually be recorded on the memory card. (The maximum number of remaining still images displayed on the screen is 9999.)

When printing still images, use the following guidelines as a reference for selecting the print size.

Image sizeRecommended use
L2048x1536To print photos up to A4 size.
M1440x1080To print photos up to L size (9 x 13 cm, 3.5 x 5 in.) or postcard size (10 x 14.8 cm, 4 x 6 in.).
S640x480To send images as e-mail attachments or to post on the Web.
LW1920x1080To print photos with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Wide-sized photo paper is required.
SW848x480
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