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5. Comparison of Methods for Importing Images

Methods for importing images, the models that support them, limitations, etc., are summarized below.

iOS

Android

Methods for Importing Images Camera (Wi-Fi) Camera (Personal Hotspot or Tethering) Importing from an SD card Importing from smartphone
Description FTP connection via an access point using Wi-Fi FTP connection (no access point) using Personal Hotspot (iOS) or Tethering (Android) Importing images from an SD card in a camera or a card reader Importing images stored on a smartphone (camera roll, album, etc.)
Supported cameras All camera models with the designation “Supported cameras”
Wireless (Wi-Fi) connection
All camera models with the designation “Supported cameras”
Wired (USB tethering) connection
All camera models with the designation "Supported cameras" except ILCE-9M2, 9, 7RM4A, 7RM4, 7C, and 7M3
When connecting to the camera
Sony cameras with mass storage support
When connecting to an SD card reader
On iOS images in the DCIM folder can be imported. On Android there are no restrictions.
  • The images must have exposure date and time information.

No limitations

  • The images must have exposure date and time information.
Supported smartphones
  • iPhone/iPad
  • Android smartphones
Wireless (Wi-Fi) connection
  • iPhone/iPad
  • Android smartphones
Wired (USB tethering) connection
Smartphones supporting USB Power Delivery (PPD) only
  • iPhone/iPad
  • Android smartphones with USB Host function, USB-C port, and mass storage class support
  • A cable or adapter with the designation “Importing from an SD card” is required.
  • iPhone/iPad
  • Android smartphones
Importing movies
  • Automatic importing is possible on models that support the automatic transfer of movies.
  • Manual importing is possible on models that support the manual transfer of movies.
  • Other models do not support importing movies.
  • Automatic importing is possible on models that support the automatic transfer of movies.
  • Manual importing is possible on models that support the manual transfer of movies.
  • Other models do not support importing movies.
 Possible on Android smartphones. (Not possible on iPhone or iPad.)
  • iPhone/iPad
  • Android smartphones
Automatic or manual transfer Automatic transfer when [Auto FTP Transfer] or [Auto Trans When Shot] is turned [On] in the camera menu, and manual transfer when turned [Off]. Automatic transfer when [Auto FTP Transfer] or [Auto Trans When Shot] is turned [On] in the camera menu, and manual transfer when turned [Off]. Manual transfer only Manual transfer only
Transferring ratings set on the camera Not transferred when using automatic transfer. Transferred when using manual transfer. Not transferred when using automatic transfer. Transferred when using manual transfer. Transferred. Transferred.