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Article ID : S1Q0122 / Last Modified : 09/10/2008Print

How much MPEG video can I take with my Sony® Cyber-shot® Camera on the Memory Stick® media?

    General Notes

    • This chart lists the approximate recording time which can be saved to the Memory Stick media. The recording time may vary by camera model. For model specific information, please refer to the supplied instruction manual for your device.
    • MPEG VX Fine, MPEG VX Standard, and Video Mail are MPEG recording modes on the Sony Cyber-shot camera. Recording modes vary by model. For model specific information, please refer to the supplied instruction manual for your device.
    • Before you purchase Memory Stick media, be sure to verify it is compatible with your Sony Camera. If the device is not compatible, data recorded to the memory stick may be lost or damaged.
    • Some Sony Cyber-shot cameras may not accurately display the remaining media capacity.
    • The combined total of the Hours, Minutes, and Seconds is the total recording time for the MPEG video format and memory stick size.

    Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Media MPEG Recording Times
    MPEG Video Format Length Memory Stick Capacity
    32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB
    QCIF (video mail) Hours — — 1 2 5 11 24 48 96 195
    Minutes 23 47 34 51 48 51 18 01 19 17
    Seconds 30 15 45 21 28 21 25 40 55 29
    CIF Hours — — — — 1 2 6 12 24 48
    Minutes 5 11 23 42 27 57 04 00 04 49
    Seconds 52 48 41 50 07 50 36 25 58 22
    HQ Hours — — — — — — 1 3 6 12
    Minutes 1 2 5 10 21 44 31 00 01 12
    Seconds 27 56 54 42 46 27 08 05 14 20
    VX Standard Hours — — — — — — 1 3 6 12
    Minutes 1 2 5 10 21 44 31 00 01 12
    Seconds 27 56 54 42 46 27 08 05 14 20
    VX Fine Hours — — — — — — — — 1 3
    Minutes — — 1 2 6 12 25 50 40 23
    Seconds 23 48 38 57 02 20 18 01 20 25