5 best memory cards for cameras

More and more megapixels, even smartphones are able to shoot in 4K, and the 360-degree video format is available even to non-professional cameras. With such progress, requirements for flash cards are growing. Frames from a short photo session take up from five gigabytes, and high-resolution video sometimes does not have time to be recorded on the memory card, because the speed of the latter is not enough.

So that you do not face this, we have collected a rating of the best memory cards for cameras. These are high-speed universal models of flash drives that will not fail during important shootings. They differ:

• large volume;
• high write speed (from 40 MB / s);
• Class 10;
• read speeds of 10 MB / s.

Top 5 best memory cards for cameras

5 Transcend TS32GCF133

Excellent 32 GB memory card from a trusted manufacturer. Real read and write speeds exceed stated. The manufacturer indicates the following figures: 18 MB / s for writing and 20 MB / s for reading. In the reviews, the user of the first Canon 5D notes that there is more than enough speed. But for Canon 1D Mark III such a memory card is not enough: a continuous series of RAW + jpeg turned out 5 frames less.

The owner of Nikon D300 did not notice any flaws in the flash drive. In conjunction with this unit, the memory card does not slow down the shooting. Pleases the speed of data exchange - 133 x. This is one of the best and inexpensive offers among Compact Flash for amateur and professional cameras from a well-known and proven brand.

4 SanDisk Ultra SDXC Class 10 UHS-I 80MB / s 128GB

A high-speed memory card that Nikon lovers are crazy about. In reviews, user D810 writes that the flash drive perfectly assimilates videos in 4K. The owner of Nikon D850 indicates that RAW in high resolution is written without hanging, and the transfer of frames to PC is instant.

With a reading speed of 80 MB / s, the memory card covers the basic needs of the photographer, and only the reporter can be a little short, and if he is an adherent of ultra-high resolution images. This is one of the best options from the manufacturer, which is known for the quality of its products. "Sandisk" practices a 10-year warranty and changes the flash drive if it was used as intended and broken before the warranty expires. Bonus - amazing data exchange speed (533 x).

3 Samsung MB-MC128GA

MicroSDXC memory card with an adapter on the SD included. For a volume of 128 GB, the manufacturer asks for a very decent amount. But the model boasts speed capabilities: in a second it records up to 90 MB and reads up to 100 MB. Class 10 allows you to use this model in amateur and professional cameras, including pro-versions from Nikon and Canon, without any fear. In the reviews they write that the real recording speeds are higher than the stated ones - the owners tested with special programs.

In the Sony a6300 camera, the card quickly learns 4K video at 1000 MB per second. All thanks to the U3 high-speed data interface. Bonus South Koreans offer a warranty of 12 months. This is one of the best memory cards for cameras and cameras with an optimal price-performance ratio.

2 Transcend TS64GCF800

Representative of the best memory cards for Compact Flash cameras. This is a fast flash drive, which is ideal for those who shoot in high resolution, use continuous shooting, creates videos in at least Full HD quality.

A flash drive writes 40 MB per second - enough speed to not wait long for a long video to be recorded. Reading speed is also decent - 120 MB / s. In the reviews, the owner of the camera Nikon D700 indicates that it took 10 seconds to create and record 26 photo flash drives. The inscription UDMA 7 hints at high speed abilities, which you can enjoy, however, only in conjunction with a camera that supports direct recording to a memory card. This is the best and inexpensive option for high-speed flash drives for photo tasks.

1 SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash 160MB / s 64GB

The representative of the most high-speed format of memory cards for cameras. The model is ideal for those who shoot sports events, creating a series of shots. Also, the CompactFlash USB flash drive is good for cameras that shoot 4K video or voluminous videos in 3D.

The model is expensive, and it is needed only for narrow professional tasks. In addition, it is not suitable for all cameras. Make sure your device owns UDMA - direct connection to the memory card. Professional gadgets with the Canon or Nikon logo support this feature. The reading speed of our leader is already 160 MB per second, and the write speed is 150 MB / s. Volume - 64 GB, the manufacturer offers a similar flash drive with a resource from 16 to 256 GB.

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