Nikon Z9

Best Memory Cards for Nikon Z9

125 compatible cards across 1 format

It has two card slots — CFexpress Type B, supports XQD — and the cards listed below are compatible.

Key Features

  • Nikon Z Lens Mount
  • Full-Frame Sensor
  • 45.7 Megapixel (8256 x 5504) Resolution
  • Dual Slot: CFexpress Type B / XQD
  • ISO Native: 64 to 25,600 (32 to 102,400 Extended)
  • 1x EN-EL18d Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 10.8 VDC, 3300 mAh (Included) • Approx. 700 Shots Battery

Card Slots

The Nikon Z9 takes CFexpress Type B in 2 card slots.

Slot 1
CFexpress Type B

CFexpress Type B, supports XQD

Slot 2
CFexpress Type B

CFexpress Type B, supports XQD

CFexpress Type B

25 recommended of 125

Compatible with slots 1 and 2.

ProGrade Digital 128GB CFexpress 2.0 Type B Gold Memory Card
ProGrade128GB

ProGrade Digital 128GB CFexpress 2.0 Type B Gold Memory Card

1700/260 MB/s$169.99
SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card
SanDisk128GB

SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card

$199.99
Delkin Devices 128GB POWER CFexpress Type B Memory Card
Delkin128GB

Delkin Devices 128GB POWER CFexpress Type B Memory Card

1780/1700 MB/s$159.99
Lexar 128GB Professional DIAMOND CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card
Lexar128GB

Lexar 128GB Professional DIAMOND CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card

3700/3400 MB/s$329.99
Sony 240GB CFexpress Type B TOUGH Memory Card
Sony240GB

Sony 240GB CFexpress Type B TOUGH Memory Card

1850/1600 MB/s$378.00
ProGrade Digital 240GB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Gold Memory Card
ProGrade240GB

ProGrade Digital 240GB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Gold Memory Card

3100/1600 MB/s$259.99
Lexar 256GB Professional DIAMOND CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card
Lexar256GB

Lexar 256GB Professional DIAMOND CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card

3700/3400 MB/s$419.90
SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card
SanDisk256GB

SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card

3500/3100 MB/s$329.99
Angelbird 256GB AV PRO SE CFexpress v4 Type B Memory Card
Angelbird256GB

Angelbird 256GB AV PRO SE CFexpress v4 Type B Memory Card

3700/550 MB/s$269.99
SanDisk 400GB Extreme PRO CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card
SanDisk400GB

SanDisk 400GB Extreme PRO CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card

3500/3100 MB/s$399.99
ProGrade Digital 400GB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Iridium Memory Card
ProGrade400GB

ProGrade Digital 400GB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Iridium Memory Card

3550/3000 MB/s$499.99
Sony 480GB CFexpress Type B TOUGH Memory Card
Sony480GB

Sony 480GB CFexpress Type B TOUGH Memory Card

1850/1750 MB/s$598.00
ProGrade Digital 512GB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Gold Memory Card
ProGrade512GB

ProGrade Digital 512GB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Gold Memory Card

3400/3000 MB/s$399.99
Angelbird 512GB AV PRO SE CFexpress v4 Type B Memory Card
Angelbird512GB

Angelbird 512GB AV PRO SE CFexpress v4 Type B Memory Card

3700/1100 MB/s$399.99
Lexar 512GB Professional GOLD CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card
Lexar512GB

Lexar 512GB Professional GOLD CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card

3600/3300 MB/s$499.99
Sony 960GB CFexpress Type B TOUGH Memory Card
Sony960GB

Sony 960GB CFexpress Type B TOUGH Memory Card

1850/1750 MB/s$698.00
Lexar 1TB Professional GOLD CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card
Lexar1TB

Lexar 1TB Professional GOLD CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card

3600/3300 MB/s$739.99
ProGrade Digital 1TB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Gold Memory Card
ProGrade1TB

ProGrade Digital 1TB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Gold Memory Card

3400/3000 MB/s$699.99
SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card
SanDisk1TB

SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card

3500/3100 MB/s$749.99
Angelbird 1TB AV PRO SE CFexpress v4 Type B Memory Card
Angelbird1TB

Angelbird 1TB AV PRO SE CFexpress v4 Type B Memory Card

3700/2300 MB/s$749.99
Delkin Devices 1TB POWER 4.0 CFexpress Type B Memory Card
Delkin1TB

Delkin Devices 1TB POWER 4.0 CFexpress Type B Memory Card

3560/3200 MB/s$479.99
Sony 1920GB CFexpress Type B TOUGH Memory Card
Sony1.9TB

Sony 1920GB CFexpress Type B TOUGH Memory Card

1850/1750 MB/s$1198.00
Lexar 2TB Professional GOLD CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card
Lexar2TB

Lexar 2TB Professional GOLD CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card

3600/3300 MB/s$1049.99
ProGrade Digital 2TB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Gold Memory Card
ProGrade2TB

ProGrade Digital 2TB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Gold Memory Card

3400/3000 MB/s$1099.99
Lexar 4TB Professional GOLD CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card
Lexar4TB

Lexar 4TB Professional GOLD CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card

3600/3300 MB/s$1749.99

Nikon Z9 card questions

What memory cards does the Nikon Z9 take?
The Nikon Z9 accepts CFexpress Type B in 2 card slots. A card can fit a slot and still be too slow for a given codec, so check the sustained-write requirement as well as the format.
How many card slots does the Nikon Z9 have?
The Nikon Z9 has 2 card slots: Slot 1 takes CFexpress Type B; Slot 2 takes CFexpress Type B.
Which card should I buy for the Nikon Z9?
The cheapest compatible card we track is the Delkin Devices 128GB POWER CFexpress Type B Memory Card at $159.99. 25 compatible cards are listed on this page, ordered by capacity, brand and price.