Compact 1TB CFexpress Type A performance with 900 MB/s reads, 850 MB/s writes, VPG200 stability, advanced thermal control and seamless 8K recording for Sony’s high‑end cameras.
The Exascend Essential CFexpress Type A 1TB card is engineered to bring cinema‑grade performance to the compact Type A format, delivering the speed, reliability and endurance demanded by modern Sony camera systems. Designed for creators who refuse to compromise on workflow efficiency, it offers VPG200‑certified stability with sustained read speeds up to 900 MB/s and sustained write speeds reaching 850 MB/s. This ensures smooth 8K RAW and high‑frame‑rate capture without dropped frames, even during intensive burst photography or extended video recording.
Purpose‑built for Sony’s professional and hybrid cameras, including the a1, a9 III, a7S III, a7 IV, a7R V, FX3, FX6 and FX30, the card unlocks the full potential of these systems with responsive write behaviour and exceptionally fast offloading during production. Its advanced firmware is optimized to enhance camera performance, providing consistent throughput under pressure while maintaining system responsiveness.
Engineered for durability and field reliability, the Essential Type A card resists dust, harsh weather, impacts, x‑rays and magnetic interference. Exascend’s Adaptive Thermal Control technology ensures the card stays cool during prolonged recording, eliminating overheating‑related slowdowns and safeguarding every frame. With a full 1TB of storage, creators can shoot longer without swapping media, making it ideal for high‑resolution cinematography, documentary workflows, live events and extended production days.
Reinforced with Exascend’s patented technologies that enhance data integrity, reliability and long‑term endurance, the Essential CFexpress Type A 1TB card combines compact size with professional‑level performance. Its limited‑lifetime warranty and included data recovery service add confidence for creators who rely on it for mission‑critical capture.
| Form factor | CFexpress Type A |
|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 (Supports NVMe 1.4) |
| Capacity / Part number | 1TB / EXPC3EA001TB 480GB / EXPC3EA480GB 360GB / EXPC3EA360GB 240GB / EXPC3EA240GB 180GB / EXPC3EA180GB 120GB / EXPC3EA120GB |
| Flash type | 3D TLC |
| Input voltage | 3.3V ±5% |
| Power consumption | Active <1.75W; Idle <0.5W |
| Max. sequential read | 900 MB/s (1TB/480GB/360GB) 800 MB/s (240GB/180GB/120GB) |
| Max. sequential write | 850 MB/s (1TB) 800 MB/s (480GB/360GB) 700 MB/s (240GB/180GB/120GB) |
| Sustained read | 900 MB/s (1TB/480GB/360GB) 800 MB/s (240GB/180GB/120GB) |
| Sustained write | 850 MB/s (1TB) 700 MB/s (480GB/360GB) 550 MB/s (120GB) 450 MB/s (180GB) 400 MB/s (240GB) |
| Operational temperature | -10°C ~ 70°C |
| Storage temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Max. TBW | 600 TB (1TB) 300 TB (480GB) 225 TB (360GB) 150 TB (240GB) 115 TB (180GB) 75 TB (120GB) |
| MTBF | 2,000,000 hours |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |