Filter
Top Products
XAVC S/AVCHD recording format
XAVC S:
Bit-rate: Approx. 50 Mbps
*
Records a more vivid movie compared to AVCHD with increased amounts of information.
AVCHD:
Bit-rate: Approx. 28Mbps
*
The AVCHD format has a high degree of compatibility with storage devices other than
computers.
Bit rate is the amount of the data processed within a given length of time.
*
Max.
[113] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies
File Format (movie)
Selects the movie file format.
1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ File Format] → desired setting.
Menu item details
XAVC S:
Records 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p
*
/120p/100p movies in XAVC S format. This file format is
suitable for high bit rates.
*Only for 1080 60i compatible models.
Audio: LPCM
You cannot create discs using the software PlayMemories Home with movies that are
recorded with [ File Format] set to [XAVC S].
When recording movies with [ File Format] set to [XAVC S], you need an SDXC
memory card of Class 10 or faster.
AVCHD (default setting):
Records 60i/50i/60p/50p/24p/25p 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.