1. An image processing apparatus, comprising a storage control section for causing identification information for identifying a reference image to be stored in a storage section in such a manner that the identification information is related to features of the reference image, the storage control section dividing a storage region of the storage section into a plurality of divided regions, the storage control section causing each of the plurality of divided regions to be related to a storage condition under which the identification information for the reference image is to be stored in said each of the plurality of divided regions, and when causing the identification information to be stored in the storage section, the storage control section selecting a storage region where the identification information is to be stored, out of the plurality of divided regions in accordance with the storage condition.