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XAVC S:
Records HD movies in XAVC S format. This file format is suitable for high bit rates.
Audio: LPCM
You cannot create discs using the software PlayMemories Home with movies that are
recorded with [ File Format] set to [XAVC S].
In order to record movies with [ File Format] set to [XAVC S], you need an SDXC
memory card with a capacity of at least 64 GB (Class 10 or faster), a UHS-I compatible
SDXC memory card with at least 64 GB, or a Memory Stick XC-HG Duo media.
AVCHD (default setting):
Records HD movies in AVCHD format. This file format is suitable for high-definition TV.
You can create a Blu-ray Disc, an AVCHD recording disc, or a DVD-Video disc using the
software PlayMemories Home.
Audio: Dolby Digital
MP4:
Records mp4 (AVC) movies. This format is suitable for WEB uploads, e-mail attachments,
etc.
Audio: AAC
You cannot create a disc using the software PlayMemories Home with a movie that was
recorded when [ File Format] was set to [MP4].
[101] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies
Record Setting (movie)
Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the bit-
rate, the higher the image quality.
1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Record Setting] → desired setting.
When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S]
Records high-definition movies by converting them to MP4 file format using the MPEG-4
AVC/H.264 codec.
When [ File Format] is set to [AVCHD]
60i/50i: Movies are recorded at approximately 60 fields/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible
devices) or 50 fields/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in interlaced mode, with Dolby
Digital audio, in AVCHD format.
24p/25p: Movies are recorded at approximately 24 frames/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible
devices) or 25 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in progressive mode, with
Dolby Digital audio, in AVCHD format.