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Sony MSHM64A 64MB Memory Stick Duo

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The Sony MSH-M64A Memory Stick Duo provides 64MB of compact, MagicGate-protected storage for legacy Sony devices.

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Overview

The Sony MSH-M64A Memory Stick Duo is a compact flash storage card designed for Sony's proprietary Memory Stick Duo ecosystem. With a 64MB capacity and a maximum transfer rate of 100 Mbps, it was built for an era when digital cameras captured images measured in single-digit megapixels and portable devices needed only modest storage. The card includes Sony's MagicGate copyright protection technology, which enables it to handle DRM-protected audio and video content — a feature that was important during the peak of Sony's digital media ecosystem.

Today, the MSH-M64A is relevant primarily as a replacement or spare card for legacy Sony hardware — devices like older Cyber-shot cameras, Handycam camcorders, PSP consoles, and CLIÉ PDAs that require the Memory Stick Duo format. The included full-size Memory Stick adapter broadens its compatibility to devices with standard Memory Stick slots, and the bundled storage case helps protect the small card from loss or damage. For anyone maintaining or collecting vintage Sony electronics, this card provides the exact media format those devices need to function.

Key Features

Includes adaptor for compatibility in regular size of Memory Stick media slot.

A compact media designed for small & mobile products.

Includes MagicGate™ copywright protection technology for both copyright-protected content and personal content and data.

Transfer Speed (Max.): 100Mbps

Storage case included

Specifications

Capacity
64MB
Form Factor
Memory Stick Duo
Max Transfer Speed
100 Mbps
Copyright Protection
MagicGate
Included Accessories
Full-size Memory Stick adapter, storage case
Model Number
MSH-M64A

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Includes adapter for full-size Memory Stick slots, extending compatibility across more Sony devices
  • MagicGate technology supports copyright-protected content playback
  • Extremely compact and lightweight form factor designed for portable electronics
  • Comes with a storage case to protect the card when not in use

👎 Cons

  • 64MB capacity is extremely small by modern standards and limits practical use to a handful of photos or files
  • Only compatible with devices that support the Memory Stick Duo format, which is a discontinued Sony-proprietary standard
  • Transfer speed of 100 Mbps is very slow compared to current SD and microSD cards
  • No longer manufactured, so availability and pricing depend entirely on remaining stock

Frequently Asked Questions

It works with any device that has a Memory Stick Duo slot, including older Sony cameras, camcorders, PSPs, and CLIÉ handhelds. An included adapter lets it fit standard Memory Stick slots as well.
MagicGate is Sony's built-in encryption technology on this card that allows it to store and play back copyright-protected content, such as music purchased through Sony services.
At typical JPEG compression on older Sony cameras, 64MB can hold roughly 30–60 photos depending on resolution settings. It is best suited for light use or as a backup card.
Yes. The MSH-M64A includes a Memory Stick Duo-to-standard Memory Stick adapter, so it can be used in both slot sizes.
The card supports a maximum transfer speed of 100 Mbps (approximately 12.5 MB/s).