Sony May Introduce 4K 240fps Video in Upcoming FX3 II & a7S IV

A new technical document released by Sony in November 2023 has fanned speculation that the company’s next generation of video-focused mirrorless cameras will offer unprecedented 4K recording at 240 frames per second.

The document, which details the latest XAVC codec specifications, lists bitrate requirements for both 8K 120fps and 4K 240fps video modes. Notably, it states that 4K 240fps would require around 480 Mbps at 4:2:0 color sampling or 800 Mbps at 4:2:2 color sampling.

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Sony a7S III Rumored Specs (4K@120p, 10bit 4:2:2, FHD@240p, no 8K)

The long awaited Sony a7S III is expected to be announced at the end of this month, to compete with recently announced Canon EOS R5 (B&H/Adorama/Amazon) full frame mirrorless camera. According to latest rumors, the Sony a7S III will shoot 4K video at 120p, 10bit 4:2:2, FHD video at 240p, while there will be no 8K video for a7S III. Below are latest rumored specs of Sony a7S III:

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Sony a7S III Rumored to Shoot 4K@120p and Have a Cooling Fan

The Sony a7S III seems still not near for official announcement, we expect this camera will be officially announced in early 2020 at the earliest. According to latest rumors, the Sony a7S III will shoot 4K video at 120p and have a cooling fan.

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Sony a6700/a7000 Specs Rumors: 32MP, 15 fps, 4K60p

The long awaited Sony a6700/a7000 is expected to be announced at the end of this month. And here is a new specs list of Sony a6700/a7000 from SonyERumors.

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Sony Manager Confirmed Again They are Working on 4K60p and 10bit 4:2:2 (For a7S III ?)

In a recently interview with Sony manager by ImagingResource at Sony a7R IV (B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Amazon) launch event, Sony manager said a7RIV doesn’t do 4:2:2 10-bit internally because of the sensor and type of camera, but it can do 4:2:2 with an external recorder. Sony manager also confirmed again that Sony is currently working on internal 10bit 4:2:2 and 4K 60p to next Sony cameras (Most likely the long awaited Sony a7S III).

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