1. An image quality selecting method, comprising the steps of: displaying selectable candidates for a number of imaging pixels and image compression rates in a two-dimensional arrangement on a setting screen for setting an image quality; presenting to a user combinations of selectable number of imaging pixels and the image compression rates and at the same time receiving an instruction for moving a cursor on the setting screen; and changing a setting to the number of pixels and the image compression rate which are pointed by the cursor after designating a position of the cursor.