Sony 480GB CFexpress 4.0 Type A TOUGH Memory Card

Next-Gen PCIe 4.0 Performance

The Sony 480GB CFexpress 4.0 Type A TOUGH Memory Card utilizes an advanced PCIe Gen 4.0 interface to achieve unmatched data transfer rates. Delivering a massive leap in speed, it clocks in at a maximum read speed of 1800 MB/s and a maximum write speed of 1700 MB/s. This allows professional photographers and videographers to clear camera buffers instantly and drastically shorten post-production offloading timelines.

Cinema-Grade VPG-400 Stability

Engineered for demanding high-bitrate video capture, this card is strictly VPG-400 (Video Performance Guarantee) certified. This industry standard ensures that sustained sequential write speeds never drop below 400 MB/s. The guaranteed threshold eliminates the risk of dropped frames, providing absolute reliability when recording compressed or RAW codecs in 4K 120p, 8K, and high-frame-rate cinematic formats.

Unmatched TOUGH Build Rigidity

Built to withstand severe physical demands, the card features Sony’s signature monolithic TOUGH resin molded architecture. It is designed without the fragile plastic tabs or write-protect switches found on standard media, making it 18 times more resistant to bending forces (up to 150 Newtons). Additionally, it survives impacts from drops of up to 7.5 meters (24.6 feet), protecting critical data from accidental damage on active sets.

IP57 Dust and Waterproof Sealing

This storage media offers professional-tier environmental sealing rated at IP57, preventing fine particulate matter from shorting internal components. It is fully sealed against liquid intrusion and can survive complete submersion in up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) of water for up to 30 minutes. This makes it an ideal storage solution for outdoor, documentary, and wildlife creators working in unpredictable environments.

Sustained Video Performance Guarantee

Engineered for demanding high-bitrate video workflows, this card is officially VPG-400 certified. This designation guarantees that continuous write speeds will never drop below a minimum of 400 MB/s, entirely eliminating the risk of dropped frames. It provides the rock-solid reliability required to capture high-frame-rate 4K 120p, cinematic 8K, and uncompressed RAW video formats without interruption.

Ultra-Rugged TOUGH Specification

Built to withstand the harshest production environments, the card features an ultra-durable monolithic resin construction. This proprietary TOUGH design is 18 times more resistant to bending forces than standard cards, tolerating up to 150 Newtons of pressure. It is also highly impact-resistant, surviving accidental drops from heights of up to 7.5 meters (24.6 feet).

Ultimate Environmental Resilience

Equipped with an IP57 rating, this card offers exceptional sealing against the elements to protect critical client footage. It is completely dust-tight and can survive immersion in water up to 1 meter deep for up to 30 minutes. Furthermore, it operates reliably across extreme temperatures ranging from -12°C to 72°C, while providing built-in resistance against X-rays, UV rays, and electrostatic discharge.

Seamless Camera Compatibility

This card offers complete backwards compatibility, allowing it to function flawlessly inside current CFexpress Type A camera slots. It seamlessly unlocks the maximum recording codecs, highest bitrates, and rapid continuous burst modes across the entire Sony lineup. It is fully optimized for top-tier camera bodies including the Alpha 1 series, A9 III, A7S III, and professional Cinema Line cameras like the FX3 and FX6.

Advanced Data & Health Software

To ensure long-term data integrity, users gain free access to Sony's professional software ecosystem. The Media Scan Utility automatically monitors the structural health of the card's flash memory cells and alerts you before they reach their operational lifespan. Additionally, the downloadable Memory Card File Rescue software is included to easily recover accidentally deleted files or raw photos.