Class Performance:- Read Speed: 440MB/s, Write Speed: 400MB/s

G Series XQD Explained

The new G Series is compliant to XQD Format Version 2, both PCI Express Gen.2 and USB3.0 interface are supported on a newly-developed controller for high performance.

The G Series delivers increased read 400MB/s1 and write 350MB/s1 speeds, which is three times the speed of the previous N Series cards.

Sony’s unique media technology enables these G Series cards to provide efficient data writing, dependable recording of 4K video while avoiding speed degradation. The larger capacity 128GB model expands the line-up allowing up to 40 minutes of 4K XAVC Intra 422 60p (600Mbps) recording with Sony’s 4K video cameras.

The G Series is supplied with a dedicated USB 3.0 adapter, which offers convenience and efficiency for professional workflows. It dramatically reduce ingest time by less than half compared to the fastest Compact Flash card*2 even for large quantities of RAW images or data-intensive 4K video files.

Full Specification

What’s in the box: Operating Instructions, XQD Card
Dimensions(W x H x D): 29.6 x 38.5 x 3.8mm
Weight: 771.8g
Recording Capacity: 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
Interface: PCI Express/USB
Transfer Speed (Read): 400MB/s1
Transfer Speed (Write): 350MB/s1
Operating Temperature Range: -25-+65°C (Non-condensing)

Compatible Devices

Please find below the compatible devices for the G Series Memory Card

PXW-FS7 Camcorder
FDR-AX1 camcorder
PXW-Z100 camcorder
Nikon D4S DSLR

Specifications

Size & Weight
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D)	29.6 x 38.5 x 3.8 mm
WEIGHT	approx.10g
General Features
RECORDING CAPACITY	32GB / 64GB / 128GB
INTERFACE	PCI Express Gen2 / USB 3.0
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE	-25-+65°C (Non-condensing)
WHATS IN THE BOX	Operating Instructions QDA-SB1A USB Cable

*1 Based on Sony testing; Transfer speeds vary and are dependent on host devices.
*2 Based on Sony’s research as of September 2014.
*3 Recording time may differ depending on products used or shooting conditions.
*4 Based on Sony testing; Transfer time varies and is dependent on file size or host devices.
*5 You may not be able to use XQD Memory Card G Series in combination with an XQD ExpressCard adapter(QDA-EX1), depending on a product you use with G series. In such case, please refer to the information of your product for detail.