Nikon Coolpix 5400A solid update to Nikon's upper-midrange Coolpix. 5 megapixels, 4x zoom, tons of features!<<Camera Modes & Menus :(Previous) | (Next): Video, Power, Software>> Page 10:Image Storage & InterfaceReview First Posted: 07/12/2003 |
Image Storage and Interface
The Coolpix 5400 uses standard CompactFlash Type I or II memory cards, and a "starter" 16MB card is included with the camera. Given the size of the images though (not to mention the current low prices on memory cards), a larger card should really be considered mandatory. - Plan on getting at least a 128 MB card, so you won't be disappointed on extended outings. The camera is also compatible with the IBM MicroDrive. Captured images can be individually write-protected through the Playback menu, but write protected files are only immune to accidental deletion, not card reformatting. File formats include several levels of compressed JPEG files as well as an uncompressed TIFF mode (Hi quality setting). Available image sizes are 2,592 x 1,944; 3:2 Ratio (2,592 x 1,728); 1,600 x 1,200; 1,280 x 960; 1,024 x 768; and 640 x 480 pixels. The table below details the Coolpix 5400's approximate file sizes and compression ratios in all its various image size/quality combinations.
| Resolution/Quality 16MB Memory Card |
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| Full Resolution 2,592 x 1,944 |
Images (Avg size) |
1 15.1 MB |
6 2.5 MB |
1.3 MB |
0.7 MB |
| Approx. Compression |
1:1 | 6:1 | |
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1,600 x 1,200 |
Images (Avg size) |
- | 16 1.00 MB |
0.52 MB |
0.27 MB |
| Approx. Compression |
- | 6:1 | |
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1,280 x 960 |
Images (Avg size) |
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0.65 MB |
0.34 MB |
0.19 MB |
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| 1,024 x 768 |
Images (Avg size) |
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0.43 MB |
0.23 MB |
0.13 MB |
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| 640 x 480 |
Images (Avg size) |
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0.15 MB |
0.11 MB |
0.07 MB |
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