SxS Data Recovery

We offer expert data recovery services for SxS memory cards, used in professional Sony camcorders. Whether your SxS card has been accidentally formatted, physically damaged, or has become unreadable, our technicians can help retrieve your footage. We accept mail-in jobs Australia-wide for your convenience and peace of mind.

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SxS Memory Card Common Problems

  • Card not recognised by Sony camera or card reader
  • Accidental format or deletion of files
  • Corrupted video clips or unreadable file system
  • “Media Needs to Be Restored” or similar error message
  • Physical damage to contacts or card casing
  • Card appears blank or empty on computer
  • Camera shuts down unexpectedly while recording
  • Inconsistent file transfer or dropped frames

SxS Memory Card Models

  • SxS-1
  • SxS Pro
  • SxS Pro+
  • SxS Tough
  • SBS-32G1A / SBS-64G1C / SBS-128G1C / SBS-256G1B
  • SBS-512PN (Pro+)

SxS Card Reader

SxS memory cards use a PCI Express interface, not standard USB like SD cards or CF cards. That means you need a dedicated SxS card reader or a computer with an ExpressCard/34 slot to read the data.]

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SxS Data Recovery Prices

Data recovery prices are more expensive than regular consumer grade memory cards.

Sony SXS SBS-128G1C Data Recovery Caselog

11Jul25: This SxS memory card from a XDCAM professional video camera had .mxf video files accidently deleted.