XAVC S/AVCHD recording format
XAVC S 4K:
Bit-rate: Approx. 100 Mbps or approx. 60 Mbps
Records movies in 4K resolution (3840×2160).
XAVC S HD:
Bit-rate: Approx. 100 Mbps, Approx. 60 Mbps, or Approx. 50 Mbps
Records a more vivid movie compared to AVCHD with increased amounts of information.
AVCHD:
Bit-rate: Approx. 28 Mbps (Maximum), Approx. 24 Mbps (Maximum) or Approx. 17 Mbps
(Average)
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.
[103] 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 4K:
Records high-definition movies in XAVC S 4K. This format supports a higher bit rate.
Audio: LPCM
In order to record movies with [ File Format] set to [XAVC S 4K], the following kind of
memory card is needed:
SDXC memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more (SD Speed Class 10 ( ))
UHS-I-compatible SDXC memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more (UHS Speed Class 1 (
) or faster)
When recording in 100 Mbps or more, an SDXC memory card with a capacity of 64 GB or more
(UHS Speed Class 3 (
))
[HDMI Info. Display] is temporarily set to [Off] when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S
4K].
Images will not appear on the monitor when you record movies while the camera is
connected to an HDMI device with [ File Format] set to [XAVC S 4K].
[Smile/Face Detect.] and [Center Lock-on AF] are temporarily set to [Off] when the
