File Format (movie)
Selects the movie file format.
- MENU →
(Camera Settings) → [
File Format] → desired setting.
Menu item details
- XAVC S HD:
- Records high-definition movies in XAVC S HD. This format supports a higher bit rate.
Audio: LPCM
- In order to record movies with [File Format] set to [XAVC S HD], you need an SDXC memory card with a capacity of at least 64 GB (SD Speed Class 10:
or faster) or a UHS-I compatible SDXC memory card with at least 64 GB (UHS Speed Class 1: 
or faster).
AVCHD:
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 playback on smartphones or tablets, web uploads, email attachments, etc.
Audio: AAC
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.
- When [File Format] is set to [MP4], the file size of movies is limited to approx. 4 GB. If the movie file size reaches approx. 4 GB during recording, recording will stop automatically.