Video Frame Size and Rate Options
Video frame size (in pixels) and
Frame Size and Rate Options
The options available for [Frame size/frame rate] vary with the settings chosen for [Video file type] in the video recording menu.
| Option 1 | Video file type | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| N-RAW 12-bit | H.265 10-bit/8-bit | H.264 8-bit | |
| [[FX] 4032×2268; 30p] 2, 3, 4 | 4 | — | — |
| [[FX] 4032×2268; 25p] 2, 3, 4 | 4 | — | — |
| [[FX] 4032×2268; 24p] 2, 3, 4 | 4 | — | — |
| [[DX] 3984×2240; 30p] 2, 3, 4 | 4 | — | — |
| [[DX] 3984×2240; 25p] 2, 3, 4 | 4 | — | — |
| [[DX] 3984×2240; 24p] 2, 3, 4 | 4 | — | — |
| [3840×2160; 60p] 5 | — | 4 | — |
| [3840×2160; 50p] 5 | — | 4 | — |
| [3840×2160; 30p] 5 | — | 4 | — |
| [3840×2160; 25p] 5 | — | 4 | — |
| [3840×2160; 24p] 5 | — | 4 | — |
| [1920×1080; 120p] 4 | — | 4 | — |
| [1920×1080; 100p] 4 | — | 4 | — |
| [1920×1080; 60p] | — | 4 | 4 |
| [1920×1080; 50p] | — | 4 | 4 |
| [1920×1080; 30p] | — | 4 | 4 |
| [1920×1080; 25p] | — | 4 | 4 |
| [1920×1080; 24p] | — | 4 | 4 |
| [1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-motion)] 4 | — | — | 4 |
| [1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-motion)] 4 | — | — | 4 |
| [1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slow-motion)] 4 | — | — | 4 |
The frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are respectively 119.88 fps, 100 fps, 59.94 fps, 50 fps, 29.97 fps, 25 fps, and 23.976 fps.
Regardless of the setting chosen for [Image area] > [Choose image area] in the video recording menu, “FX” options will be recorded using the [FX] image area and “DX” options using the [DX] image area.
DX-based video format is selected automatically when a DX lens is attached. “FX” options cannot be selected.
[Electronic VR] in the video recording menu is fixed at [OFF].
Videos are recorded in 4K UHD.
Slow-Motion Videos
To record slow-motion videos, select [
In the case of [1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-motion)], images read out at a frame rate of 120p are recorded as a 30p video. Video recorded for approximately 10 seconds will play for approximately 40 seconds. Slow-motion videos can be used to view events of brief duration, such as a bat striking a ball, in slow motion.
- Sound is not recorded.
- The image area is fixed at [FX].
- Slow-motion videos shot when a DX lens is mounted will be recorded at the following frame sizes and rates:
- [1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-motion)] → [1920×1080; 60p]
- [1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-motion)] → [1920×1080; 50p]
- [1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slow-motion)] → [1920×1080; 60p]
- Custom Setting g10 [Extended shutter speeds (S/M)] is disabled.
The frame rates when images are read out and when videos are recorded and played back are as follows.
Frame size/frame rate Frame rate when images are read out * Frame rate when videos are recorded and played back * [1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-motion)] 120p 30p [1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-motion)] 100p 25p [1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slow-motion)] 120p 24p The frame rates for 120p, 100p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are respectively 119.88 fps, 100 fps, 29.97 fps, 25 fps, and 23.976 fps.
- The maximum recording time is about three minutes.
Cautions: Recording Slow-Motion Videos
- Features that cannot be used during slow-motion video recording include:
- video flicker reduction,
- electronic VR,
- time code output, and
- Hi-Res Zoom.
- When recording via HDMI output to an external recorder, video will be recorded at original speed, not in slow motion.
Bit Rate
Bit rates vary with the settings chosen for [Video file type] in the video recording menu.
N-RAW 12-Bit
The average bit rates for NEV videos and for the MP4 videos recorded for playback purposes are as follows.
| Option | NEV | MP4 |
|---|---|---|
| [[FX] 4032×2268; 30p] | Approx. 420 Mbps | Approx. 30 Mbps |
| [[FX] 4032×2268; 25p] | Approx. 350 Mbps | |
| [[FX] 4032×2268; 24p] | Approx. 340 Mbps | |
| [[DX] 3984×2240; 30p] | Approx. 410 Mbps | Approx. 30 Mbps |
| [[DX] 3984×2240; 25p] | Approx. 340 Mbps | |
| [[DX] 3984×2240; 24p] | Approx. 330 Mbps |
H.265 10-Bit, H.265 8-Bit, and H.264 8-Bit
The average bit rate for each option is shown below.
| Option | Video file type | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| H.265 10-bit | H.265 8-bit | H.264 8-bit | |
| [3840×2160; 60p] | Approx. 340 Mbps | Approx. 300 Mbps | — |
| [3840×2160; 50p] | — | ||
| [3840×2160; 30p] | Approx. 190 Mbps | Approx. 150 Mbps | — |
| [3840×2160; 25p] | — | ||
| [3840×2160; 24p] | — | ||
| [1920×1080; 120p] | Approx. 190 Mbps | Approx. 150 Mbps | — |
| [1920×1080; 100p] | — | ||
| [1920×1080; 60p] | Approx. 100 Mbps | Approx. 80 Mbps | Approx. 50 Mbps |
| [1920×1080; 50p] | |||
| [1920×1080; 30p] | Approx. 50 Mbps | Approx. 40 Mbps | Approx. 30 Mbps |
| [1920×1080; 25p] | |||
| [1920×1080; 24p] | |||
| [1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-motion)] | — | — | Approx. 30 Mbps |
| [1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-motion)] | — | — | |
| [1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slow-motion)] | — | — | |