File Format (movie)

Selects the movie file format.

  1. MENU(Camera Settings2) → [File Format] → desired setting.

Menu item details

 File Format Characteristics
XAVC S 4K Records movies in 4K resolution (3840×2160). You can save movies on a computer using the PlayMemories Home software.
XAVC S HD Records movies in crisper quality than AVCHD with larger amounts of data. You can save movies on a computer using the PlayMemories Home software.
AVCHD The AVCHD format has a high degree of compatibility with storage devices other than computers. You can save movies on a computer or create a disc that supports this format using the PlayMemories Home software.

Note

  • When [File Format] is set to [AVCHD], the file size of movies is limited to approx. 2 GB. If the movie file size reaches approx. 2 GB during recording, a new movie file will be created automatically.
  • If you set [File Format] to [XAVC S 4K] and shoot movies while the camera is connected to an HDMI device, images will not be displayed on the monitor.