A method and apparatus for image formation, a capturing apparatus and an electronic device. The method includes: determining at least two groups of image capture parameters of a to-be-captured image from a prestored parameter library based on classification information on the to-be-captured image; forming at least two preview images by using the at least two groups of image capture parameters; and displaying the at least two preview images on a screen. Hence, a user may be made to quickly obtain accurate and personalized image capture parameters, and acquisition or determination of the image capture parameters is made more convenient and intelligent, thereby better improving the users experience.