microSD cards: prices & compatible cameras

microSD questions

What does microSD cost?

Current tracked prices run from $17.99 to $359.99 across 57 cards with a live price. The cheapest is the Kingston 64GB Canvas Select Plus UHS-I microSDXC Memory Card with SD Adapter at $17.99. Prices are USD from B&H Photo and refresh daily; a card whose last check is more than 14 days old shows no price rather than a stale one.

Which cameras take microSD cards?

23 camera bodies on the site list microSD as compatible, led by DJI (8), GoPro (8), Insta360 (7). Each camera page shows its card slots and every format the slot accepts, so you can check fit and speed requirements together.

What is the fastest microSD option?

The Lexar 256GB Professional GOLD UHS-II microSDXC Memory Card has the highest rating we list, at 280 MB/s read and 180 MB/s write. These are the manufacturer's quoted figures — sustained recording performance is governed by the card's VPG or guaranteed-write rating, which is lower than peak burst speed.

What capacities of microSD are available?

The catalogue covers 32GB to 2TB, with 8 capacities in total. Capacity is the vendor's marketing figure, not usable space after formatting.

Which brands are available in microSD?

4 brands are tracked: Kingston, Lexar, Samsung and SanDisk. Brand matters less than the sustained-write rating for video work, and more for warranty and support.