30 Reference: More on Photography (All Modes)/Image Quality and SizeImage QualityThe camera supports the following image quality options (the first four are listed indescending order by image quality and file size):Image SizeImage size is measured in pixels. The following options are available:Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images.When viewed on a computer, NEF images are 3,872×2,592 pixels in size.Controls usedOption Format DescriptionRAW NEF Compressed raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to memory card.Choose for images that will be retouched on a computer.FINEJPEGImages are compressed less than NORM, producing higher-quality images. Com-pression ratio: roughly 1:4.NORM(default) Best choice in most situations. Compression ratio: roughly 1:8.BASIC Smaller file size suited to e-mail or the Web. Compression ratio: roughly 1:16.RAW+B NEF+JPEG Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one basic-quality JPEGimage.Controls usedImage size Size (pixels) Approximate size when printed at 200 dpiL (default) 3,872×2,592 49.2×32.9cm (19.4×13.0in.)M 2,896×1,944 36.8×24.7cm (14.5×9.7in.)S 1,936×1,296 24.6×16.5cm (9.7×6.5in.)
