Why is my Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS only saving photos at 640×480?
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My Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS is saving every photo at 640×480, even though the camera is 14.1 megapixels. I’m using a 1GB SD card and wondered if the camera might be automatically lowering the resolution to fit more photos. I checked the manual and menus but couldn’t find how to change the image size. Is there a setting or shooting mode that forces low resolution, and how do I get full-size photos again?
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There are three things that affect picture resolution on most Canon Powershot cameras:
- You explicitly changed the resolution. You can change it back by using the Func menu by pressing the center of the 4-way controller. Then navigate until we see something called either Resolution or Size and you can select the resolution you truly want.
- Scene modes. Certain modes require more processing power or do something called pixel-binning which produces a lower resolution image. This is often the case for low-light and effect modes. Going back to a normal mode, even full Auto, will restore your previous resolution selection.
- Date Imprint (or Postcard) setting. This will often reduce the resolution to 2 megapixels. Turning the feature off will let you select larger resolutions.
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A 1GB card should not force the camera to save only 640×480 images. More likely, a setting or shooting mode is limiting image size.
Check these common causes on Canon PowerShot cameras:
- Image Size/Resolution setting: Press the center FUNC/SET button and look for Resolution or Size. Set it to the highest image size available.
- Scene mode: Some special scene/effect modes can reduce resolution. Switch back to a normal shooting mode, such as Auto, and check again.
- Date Imprint / Postcard mode: On many Canon compacts, enabling this can limit image size. Turn it off if it’s enabled.
So the camera is probably not “stuck” because of the memory card—it’s usually one of those settings. Resetting to a standard shooting mode and checking the FUNC menu should restore full-resolution photos.
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