Sony ZV-1 II recording time and file size
How much fits on each card, for all 11 recording modes Sony publishes. Bitrates checked November 11, 2026.
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Key facts
- Recording media
- SDXC / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
- Published recording modes
- 11 normal
- Highest bitrate
- 100 Mbps: XAVC S 4K at 29.97p / 25p (4:2:0 8-bit)
- Lightest 4K mode
- 60 Mbps: XAVC S 4K at 29.97p / 25p (4:2:0 8-bit)
- Card for the top mode
- V30. Sony lists: SDHC/SDXC card (U3)
- 128 GB card at 4K 30p
- 2 hr 42 min in XAVC S 4K at 29.97p (4:2:0 8-bit, 100 Mbps)
- Top frame rate (normal video)
- 119.88p at 1080p
- Slow motion (in camera)
- Not published by Sony
Sony ZV-1 II
"4K 30p" means the highest-bitrate 4K UHD mode at 29.97p or 30p that a V30 card can record (240 Mbps or less). If there is no 30p, we use 25p, then 24p.
Quick answer
A 128 GB card holds about 2 hr 42 min of XAVC S 4K at 29.97p (4:2:0 8-bit, 100 Mbps) on the Sony ZV-1 II. The heaviest mode, XAVC S 4K at 29.97p / 25p (4:2:0 8-bit, 100 Mbps), uses 45 GB per hour, so the same card lasts 2 hr 42 min. The lightest 4K mode (60 Mbps) fits 4 hr 30 min.
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Recording time by mode
Every normal recording mode Sony lists, grouped by resolution and frame rate. Times are continuous recording on one card.
| Format | Color | BitrateMbps | Per hourGB | 64 GBcard | 128 GBcard | 256 GBcard | 512 GBcard | Card speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K 3840x2160 | ||||||||
| 23.98p | ||||||||
| XAVC S 4K | 4:2:0 8-bit | 100 | 45 | 1h 21m | 2h 42m | 5h 24m | 10h | V30 |
| XAVC S 4K | 4:2:0 8-bit | 60 | 27 | 2h 15m | 4h 30m | 9h | 18h | V30 |
| 29.97p / 25p | ||||||||
| XAVC S 4K4K 30p pick | 4:2:0 8-bit | 100 | 45 | 1h 21m | 2h 42m | 5h 24m | 10h | V30 |
| XAVC S 4K | 4:2:0 8-bit | 60 | 27 | 2h 15m | 4h 30m | 9h | 18h | V30 |
| 1080p 1920x1080 | ||||||||
| 23.98p | ||||||||
| XAVC S HD | 4:2:0 8-bit | 50 | 22.5 | 2h 42m | 5h 24m | 10h | 21h | V30 |
| 29.97p / 25p | ||||||||
| XAVC S HD | 4:2:0 8-bit | 50 | 22.5 | 2h 42m | 5h 24m | 10h | 21h | V30 |
| XAVC S HD | 4:2:0 8-bit | 16 | 7.2 | 8h 26m | 16h | 33h | 67h | V30 |
| 59.94p / 50p | ||||||||
| XAVC S HD | 4:2:0 8-bit | 50 | 22.5 | 2h 42m | 5h 24m | 10h | 21h | V30 |
| XAVC S HD | 4:2:0 8-bit | 25 | 11.3 | 5h 24m | 10h | 21h | 43h | V30 |
| 119.88p / 100p | ||||||||
| XAVC S HD | 4:2:0 8-bit | 100 | 45 | 1h 21m | 2h 42m | 5h 24m | 10h | V30 |
| XAVC S HD | 4:2:0 8-bit | 60 | 27 | 2h 15m | 4h 30m | 9h | 18h | V30 |
GB per hour = bitrate in Mbps x 0.45. Card times use 95% of the labelled size (formatting and file overhead). Card speed: V30 up to 240 Mbps, V60 up to 480, V90 up to 720, CFexpress above that. * Sony's stated minimum for that format, which is stricter than the bitrate alone needs. Scroll the table sideways on a phone.
Memory cards
- Card types
- SDXC / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
- XAVC S 4K, XAVC S HD
- SDHC/SDXC card (U3)
- XAVC S 4K, XAVC S HD
- SDHC/SDXC card (Class 10, or U1 or faster) Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Sony's card requirements
Recommended cards for the Sony ZV-1 II
Sony's own or recommended cards first, then the most-reviewed cards on B&H for this camera's media. SD cards show how many of this camera's modes they can record; for other cards, compare the speed with the requirements above.
- SD, V30SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXCHandles: Every normal recording mode (11)
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Slow motion
Not published by Sony
Questions
How long does a 128 GB card last in the Sony ZV-1 II?
From 2 hr 42 min in its heaviest mode to 16 hr in its lightest. In XAVC S 4K at 29.97p (4:2:0 8-bit, 100 Mbps) it holds about 2 hr 42 min. Times use Sony's published bitrates and 95% of the card's labelled size.
What memory card does the Sony ZV-1 II need?
It records to SDXC / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo. For its top mode (100 Mbps) you need a V30 card or faster; Sony lists SDHC/SDXC card (U3). Lighter modes work with slower cards; the table on this page lists the card speed for every mode.
How much storage does an hour of 4K take on the Sony ZV-1 II?
Between 27 GB and 45 GB per hour, depending on the format and bitrate. XAVC S 4K at 29.97p (4:2:0 8-bit, 100 Mbps) uses 45 GB per hour.
Can the Sony ZV-1 II record slow motion in camera?
Sony does not publish an in-camera slow-motion mode for the Sony ZV-1 II.
Sources
- Bitrates and card requirements
- helpguide.sony.net/dc/2310/v1/en/contents/0412B_movie_setting.html
helpguide.sony.net/dc/2310/v1/en/contents/0002H_usable_memory_card.html - Checked
- November 11, 2026
- How we calculate
- GB per hour = Mbps x 0.45. Card time = 95% of the card size / GB per hour. Real files can differ by a few percent (audio track, file overhead, card format).
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