The Best Video Format Settings for Sony | XAVC S vs AVCHD
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What is the Best Video Format for Sony Mirrorless cameras, XAVC S or AVCHD? In this video we look at the pros and cons of both AVCHD and XAVC S Video formats.
This video includes example video in both codecs recorded on the Sony a5100 and Sony a6000 mirrorless APS-C cameras.
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Which format do you use AVCHD or XAVC S? Anyone out there still using MP4?!
I was using AVCHD for a long time but I switch to XAVC S, I think it looks better then AVCHD.
And that Tim 👇 I think its bot or fake. Trust me, he was on my channel too but I dont believe him.
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I already have my SDXC 128GB 80 MB/s, but it won't work with XAVC S. What should I do?
Yes, until today
That's strange, is it greyed out, or not an option at all?
Arron Prescott it is not greyed out, it’s just not an option. Maybe, it needs the U3 class 10, because I have U1 Class 10.
This was so helpful. I really love the comparisons they really help to decide what format to use and the right reasons to chose it.
Nice work on this and thank you for taking the time to include the example footage!!!
Always helpful sir, even 2 years later! Thank you.
This was THE most helpful and informative video! I was wondering why my 32GB memory card was not allowing XAVC S format in my Sony a6000 camera. And now I def see that this format is better quality and will be investing in more 64gb sd cards. Thank you so much for this info! Life saver!
omg THANK YOUUUUU so helpful- I straight up could not find anything about this anywhere
Nice vid explaining the difference. Great contend as well. Side by side was awesome!
Very informative and helpful. Thank you! 🙂
I have been using XAVC S HD but with 25P, but after watching this wonderful video I changed it t o 50P and result is amazing on Sony A6300. From India, thank you so much! You deserve more subscribers and you will get it. Someone out there in the world is benefiting from your videos like me. Keep it going...really appreciate your work behind it.
Thank You for the video. It was very helpful ✌🏼😁
thanks for great explanation of the two format
Thank you so much for this! Very helpful.
great video- this helped me so much!!
Thanks for the great info mate!
Thank you for this Aaron!
Very useful video. Thanks from Brazil
This was amazing. Thank you sir!
Great Info. Thank You.
Thanks man!!! Your video Helped really! [Brazil Here!]
Great help, bro...thank you. BTW, your delivery style is perfectly paced.
I am binge watching your vids you are amazing thank you all the way from Hawaii!!!
Aloha! Glad you've been enjoying the channel!
Thanks. I helped me understand what SD card I need for my A5100
Glad I could help
Thank you! I am more of a still photographer and I'm trying to learn the video side of things. This makes it much clearer for me.
I just started using my a6000 for video to free up my Nikon z7ii body. Even though I’m late to the game with my a6000 and video, I’m very pleased with the xavcs option. I thought it might look much lower quality compared to my Nikon z7ii MP4 file (1080) that I was used to BUT it is really great (in-studio) for my usage. So a6000 xavcs format is working great. Thanks!
Top video. Merci bien.
I Really like your deep contents .... Thanks mate from UK
Thanks! I'll keep it coming!
I thought the M meant megapixel 🙄 Great video, friend. I loved the B roll footage towards the end. Beautiful rainy streets and skyscrapers 👍👍👍
Great video thanks
Thank you !
Love your video! Thanks so much
You are welcome!
Thank you for video))
nice info. thx
good and useful video.
Hey man!!! This video was very informative. Thanks for teaching me something new today. haha. I was online shopping for a new SD card on amazon for my next vacation after this pandemic. I found myself struggling which one to buy, either 64gb or 128gb for my Sony a5100. Then I came across this new video format xavcs and avchd. Now, I'm sealed which one to get. haha. Thanks a lot.
Also, I noticed you're in shanghai. How's the situation out there?
SDXC Memory card! Got it! Thanks
Hi Arron. I just came across your video. I love it. I recently bought the sony a 6000 for my videos, trying to get a hang of the settings. My question is if I record with the XAVC S using the memory card you recommended, can I edit the video with filmora wondershare 9 editing software on a windows machine or mac? if yes, what is the best way to transfer the videos to my laptop? USB? I anticipate your response. Thank you.
Thx for the video, it was helpful. I ordered the memory card thru ur link, you are getting payed my friend.
1:48 I checked your channel to see if I should subscribe (content-wise)... And you have so many A5100 videos, I wanna cry, it's beautiful :'(
Glad to be of service!
It should be noted that for youtube, if you want to keep the quality even close to what it was initially it's best to use 2K and up resolution when rendering the final video.
I learned that recording a lot of gameplay footage cause compression hates pixels and fine details.
I was using MP4 format for the longest time since I bought my a5100 🤦 and just started using AVCHD because of your videos💙
I don't have the SD card for the XAVC S and it seems the file is really large so I might stick with AVCHD. Thank you for this 💙
Not sure about the a5100 but on my a7iii XAVC -S can record in 50 or 25mbit... the XAVC-S at 25mbit/s still looks better than the AVCHD at 28mbit/s. So better video and smaller fines :-)
thank you
I've noticed quite a bit more background noise (audio) when I record AVCHD opposed to XAVC S, which is odd. I can hear it on your vid too.
Thanks it was very helpful. A question, I got the sony recorder, but still captures a lot of background noise, which software you use to remove it?
It will be helpfull to do a video on sony how to update firmware.
Thank you
When you begin a new project and import to FCPX 10.3.4 What "New Project settings" do you use with editing a project that is all a7ii XAVC S 25p PAL clips? Thanks good video just need to make one coving how to optimise import settings on FCPX :)
Will try the AVCHD file format on my Sony a6000 as smaller files and only 17 GB free space storage with Google Drive
XAVC-S does have lower bitrate options which compete with AVCHD on file size but keep the better quality from being progressive scan video.
At least on the A7RIV this is the case, where there is a 25M setting for XAVCS
Faster SDXC memory cards will have the UHS rating, or Ultra High Speed, represented by a number inside the letter “U.” U1 means it’s 10 MB/s; U3 means it’s rated at 30 MB/s, when you use XAVC S format, you need U3 rated card
how do l play videos back on windows 10 pc after recording them on sony a6000 in XAVCS file format ?
Hey !! How to work with xavc s, sony footages round trip from premier and resolve, there is a issue related to time code, how to get it set for smooth work flow between premier and resolve??
I looked at this video because I just got a Sony camcorder that gives me these options. Thanks for the info!
Glad I could help!
Thank you
Thanks bro
I’m a novice but I’m trying to learn XAVC S to do a wedding. I then want to put the footage on a 2d disc for the couple. I am confused how to do this without loosing quality. I have used Cyberlink Powedirector to edit and do dvds in the past. What formats do most people do to save space and quality for a dvd to play in a DVD player and what format for a digital copy on the computer or usb? Would appreciate your advice.
But within the AVCHD I see several options: FX, FH, HQ, LP, PS what are the differences between those?
Thanks for the info! And OMG you live in Shanghai! I am in China as well! Guangzhou city.
Nice video, my pick will be xavcs
Thanks a lot !
You are welcome!
hello thanks for video. today i have bought sony nex f3. it has only mp4 on 1440.1080 (25fps) and avchd 1920.1080 (50fps) which is better for recording? AVCHD OR MP4 ?
I think you'll appreciate xavc-s bitrate when you edit them on post
Can you wirelessly send XAVC S videos using the imaging edge app I'm about to get a sd xc card reader
On my FS5, AVCHD looks absolutely horrendous, but it's necessary to do Super Slow Mo, or at least 1080p120FPS, which does looks amazing. Unless I absolutely NEED more than 60p, I'm doing XAVC. Thoughts?
I don't have the card for XAVC-S so I just want to know which is the highest quality in AVCHD?
Hi! I just found your channel and I’m upset I didn’t watch your videos sooner!! I’ve been doing this all wrong lol but do you have any videos on how to set up an external monitor for the Sony a5100? I’ve tried to look this up and only see help for the Sony a6000 😭
hi, i recorded a video on xavc but it won’t let me transfer the videos to my phone. i have a sony a6000 pls help!!
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Nice video I’ve got a 6300 and I don’t own a laptop however the only video file on the camera that transfers to a camera is mp4
you cant transfer higher than mp4 to a phone simply because its too large. You wouldn't be able to post them on social media anyway
xavc can’t transfer videos by wireless with the app to download to your phone only can be done with mp4
You’ve been a huge help! How do you import XAVC S video files to a Mac desktop? When I tried, the clip seemed low quality.
That's strange, do they still seem low quality when you load them into your video editor?
Arron Prescott they got better through the video editor, some clips seem low quality but I believe it’s because of my camera settings. Some clips seem fine but then others seem not crisp.
This is the same problem I have
im a new Mac user. I recently got the Sony zv1 and I'm only able to use XAVC S 4k and AVCHD. I have recorded some using the xavc format but can't view the video file. Could you help me please? I'd appreciate it!! I'll be editing on premiere pro.
Maybe you guys should try different video editing software to see whether that is the problem.
I have a AVCHD video camera but when i move around it's glitchy and bad quality? what do i do
XAVCS does look a bit better than AVCHD, but that is on my little monitor. How do the 2 compare after editing (4k compliant) and putting on a disk or card and shown on a 4k TV?
Hy arron iam from Indonesia. I hope you good yaaa... Iam see you video a lot. 😎Now iam beginer in videograph. I wanna ask you? Ist possible smartphone support for editing XAVCS format?
Hi Arron, I've filmed some videos using the XAVC S settings but it's not appearing on my Macbook. Do you have any resources to help with this?
What software are you using to convert xavcs files? I recently bought a a7iv and I'm not sure how to convert to android format without losing quality. Any help is appreciated!
what video editors can handle sony xavc 10 bit 4.2.2 200mbps from a7cii?
Does this also apply to Sony a5000?
I actually use XAVC S but with the 25mbit option. The 50mbit generates massive files that i dont really need. To my eye the 25mbit XAVC-S still gets higher quality that the 28mbit AVCHD. Maybe you should compare those two some time. (not sure if the 5100 has the 25mbit option but my a7iii sure does)
Same!
Hi! Here From Argentina! When I record in XAVC format, then I cant transfer the videos to my iPhone using the App imágine Edge. Apear a message in the camera that said that its not possible to do this action with XAVC format. And when I use MP4 format, i dont have that problem, i can tranfers the videos as i transfer the photos. Can you help me ? ( sorry with the language haha)
I see that new camcorders have tablets etc... streaming feature.
That's great,since you would have to rip files in normal format on computer with a unique software then to transfer to the tablet etc...And you require a very good tablet.
Hi, would like to know how do you think, which gimbal is the best for a5100?!
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It’s really cool and helpful video!. But I have a question. can I edit xavcs file format video on iMovie on iphone?
Yes, the file is written out as an mp4 so should load into most editing software.
Everin Setiaputri where you able to? And how? Thx
Thanks! The cars seem shocking/laggy, almost as if the internal computer of the camera has trouble with all the information. Do you know why this could be? It might be my screen but I doubt it
I have noticed the same on my sony cameras
Okay, I'm a bit confused here. After watching this video I went and bought a new SCXD card and changed the settings on my Sony RX 100 III to XAVC S. When I go to edit my files are showing that it's still an MP4 file? Does that sound right?
yes, off course, mp4 is the container and file extension. whether you use xavcs or avchd as the codec, your output file will be in mp4 extension. Avchd is a big no for me.
You can convert XAVC TO MP 4 file in the plat memories app
If I'm reading this correctly it is not possible to change the kb/sec (mb/sec) for these formats ? You mentioned XAVCS records at twice the filesize of AVCHD. What if AVCHD just went to record at double mb/sec to match XAVCS ?
Are you telling me that we have videocameras today that do not allow you to adjust the kb/sec and/or frames/sec, rendered screen size ?
For instance I record videos using H265 and will often adjust all of the parameters depending upon the final media. If it's to be put on a cellphone, not much kb/sec is considered. For DVD, still pretty small, true Blu-Ray, obviously it's bigger to maintain high quality in rapid action scenes.
Heey! I have an a6500 and what I mainly do is vlogs, but filming in 4K saves a lot of space. Do you think doing it on XAVC S HD would be good quality? Also, is 60p50m, 30p50m or 24p50m better? Sorry for all the questions, I can't find an answer anywhere! Thank you! 🥺❤️
If you're recording for TH-cam I'd say 1080p is definitely good enough quality, 4k is better but if you need to save space 1080p will still look great. As for frame-rate setting, It's user preference 60p50M is the highest frame-rate setting, but 30p50M will still look great and will be a smaller file size. Hope that helps!
@@ArronPrescott Yeah! Yesterday I tested all of those settings and the 30p50M or 60p50M look way better then 24p50m. But I'll take your word and go for 30p50M to get even smaller size files! Thank you!!!
Currently binging your videos because i just got an A5100. i am currently struggling with somewhat jittery background in my videos (similar to what i see in this Vid). So far the only solution i found is to use manual focus only which is not ideal imo. Any ideas?
Hi thanks for checking out my channel! Not sure what you mean by jitterery background. Is it happening in my video all the way through? When is it happening in yours?
@@ArronPrescott Sometimes more, sometimes less. It is very obvious at 0:55 if you look at the speaker on the left. When i record it seems extremely random when (and why) the camera tries to autofocus on different things. I barely move but the bookshelf behind me with its sharp contours makes even the smallest Auto-focus adjustments very obvious.
espacially when shooting against a lightsource I wouldn't use autofocus. It will always jump and try to adjust. I would always use manual focus!
30p 50m ...? What do u think Xavc s
Do you have old camera?
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Sir please help me which sd card should i use for making videos in my sony a6000 i have SDHC it is not shooting videos in full resolution it is shooting only Mp4 videos please help me and tell me which sd card shoul i use 🙏
You'll need an SDXC memory card for the best quality recordings. Something like this - amzn.to/3iWiH7M
Ok sir thank-you
SanDisk Extreme Pro 32GB Class 10 UHS-II SDHC Memory Card - Does this work for XAVC-S? It is 300mb/s though.
uhs 1 is first preference for xavc-s
do you know what editing software supports these files?
Both these file types are supported in most major editing software (Adobe Premiere, Sony Vegas, iMovie etc).
You try to give the video more brightness it will be great if you do
Great information! You might want to slow down some. It’s hard to keep up at times. Thanks
bro im watching it a 2x speed, its fine
Thank you for this video , I just got a question , why when I take out my file from my sd card to my Mac the files are in mp4 format when I film in XAVC S ?
I have the same issue
Carlos Nunez yep 🤔
XAVC-S uses the MP4 wrapper format, so it is recorded in the highest quality but is packaged into an mp4 for greater compatibility and suitability in consumer workflows
Arron Prescott I thought that but now I am sure thank’s for the confirmation . Have a good day
@@ArronPrescott Isn't this for hardware acceleration?
Without this video being rendered and uploaded at 1440p or higher, the youtube compression really makes the comparisons hard to tell apart. I'm sure the difference is noticeable with the original files though.
For a Sony camcorder with a built in 64GB storage:
Quality ; Recording Time
XAVC S 4K; 2h10m
XAVC S HD; 2h37m (Why?! It should be more)
AVCHD 24M; 6h07m
AVCHD 17M; 8h23m
I expected XAVC S HD to record about double the 4k. Or the camera estimations are off.
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