Movie Recording Formats - Sony DSC-HX80 How To Use Manual

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Movie recording formats

You can use the movie recording format "XAVC S" with this camera. For details on the
"XAVC S" format, see the following description.
What is XAVC S?
Records high-definition movies by converting them to MP4 movies using the MPEG-4
AVC/H.264 codec. MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is capable of compressing images at higher
efficiency. You can record high-quality images while reducing the amount of data.
XAVC S/AVCHD recording format
XAVC S HD:
Bit-rate: Approx. 50 Mbps
Records a more vivid movie compared to AVCHD with increased amounts of information.
AVCHD:
Bit-rate: Approx. 28 Mbps (Maximum)
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.
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File Format (movie)
Selects the movie file format.
1. MENU →
Menu item details
XAVC S HD:
Records high-definition movies in XAVC S HD. This format supports a higher bit rate.
Audio: LPCM
Using shooting functions
Using shooting functions
(Camera Settings) → [
Recording movies
Recording movies
File Format] → desired setting.