Sony Xperia XA1 Dual SIM - Video camera settings

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Video camera settings

To Adjust the Video Camera Settings

1

Activate the camera.

2

Swipe the screen to select

.

3

To display settings, tap .

4

Select the setting you want to adjust, then make your changes.

Video camera settings overview

Video resolution

Adjust the video resolution for different formats. HD refers to High Definition, while FPS

refers to Frames Per Second. A higher FPS rate provides a smoother video, at the cost

of a larger file size.
Main camera:

Full HD (30 fps)
1920×1080 (16:9)
Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 30 FPS and 16:9 aspect ratio.

HD
1280×720 (16:9)
HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio.

VGA
640×480 (4:3)
VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.

MMS
Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this

format is limited so the video file can fit in a multimedia message.

Front camera:

Full HD
1920×1080 (16:9)
Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio.

HD
1280×720 (16:9)
HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio.

VGA
640×480 (4:3)
VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.

MMS
Record videos suitable for sending in multimedia messages. The recording time of this

format is limited so the video file can fit in a multimedia message.

Auto-Capturing (Video)

Turn on auto-capturing to take pictures automatically while recording a video. When

using the Smile Shutter™ feature, the camera automatically takes snapshots of smiling

faces while you continue to record your video.

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To Turn On Smile Shutter™ (Video)

1

Activate the camera.

2

Tap .

3

Find and tap

Auto capturing (video) > Smile Shutter.

SteadyShot™

When recording a video, it can be difficult to hold the device steady. The stabilizer helps

you by compensating for small movements of the hand.

Flashlight

Use the flashlight to provide lighting for videos when ambient lighting conditions are poor

or when there is a backlight. The video flash icon is available on the video camera

screen. Note that the video quality can sometimes be better without a light, even if

lighting conditions are poor.

On

Off

Further Camera Support Information

Use the Help menu to search for camera-related tests and other useful information. To

access support, follow the steps below.

1

Open the camera application.

2

Tap , then tap

More > Help

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