Picture Quality / Size Options (7.5)
The picture quality and size options for the Canon PowerShot A510 are also located in the Func. menu. This setting first displays the possible resolution settings of L (2048 x 1536), M1 (1600 x 1200), M2 (1024 x 768), and S (640 x 480). Once the resolution is chosen, the user can press the SET button located in the center of the four-way controller and select a compression level of Superfine, Fine, and Normal. Movies on the Canon PowerShot A510 can be shot in 640 x 480, 320 x 240, or 160 x 120 format.

Picture Effects Mode (7.5)
When the user of the Canon PowerShot A510 enters the Func. menu, they are able to set the effects mode to vivid, neutral, low sharpening, sepia, B/W, or off. These settings may be easily turned on and off at any time without having to enter the full on-screen menu, a distinct advantage when shooting at a faster rate. The offered effects on the A510 are fairly standard.