SRF File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
Format Name Sony RAW Image
File Extension .srf, .sr2
MIME Type image/x-sony-srf
File Type RAW Image File
Developer Sony
Compression Uncompressed / Lossless compression
Color Depth Up to 16 bit per channel
Color Space RGB
Metadata Format Exif, IPTC, XMP
Used in Cameras Sony digital cameras
Advantage 1 High image quality
Advantage 2 Gives more control in post-processing
Disadvantage 1 Large file size
Disadvantage 2 Requires specific software to open
Bit Depth Options 12-bit, 14-bit, 16-bit
Typical Resolution Range From 12 Megapixels up to 61 Megapixels or more
Dynamic Range Wide
Editability Highly editable
Preferred for Professional Photography
Supporting Software Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Sony's Imaging Edge