Find the Right Kingston Memory Card

Choosing the right Kingston memory card depends on your device, required capacity and performance. Kingston offers SD and microSD memory cards for everything from everyday file storage to demanding photography and high-resolution video recording.

For smartphones, tablets, handheld gaming devices, drones and action cameras, Kingston microSD cards provide compact expandable storage. Digital cameras and professional photography equipment commonly use full-size Kingston SD cards, with higher-performance cards designed for burst photography and high-bitrate video.

Kingston Memory Card Capacity Guide

Higher-resolution photography and video can quickly consume available storage. The table below provides estimated storage examples for Kingston memory card capacities from 64GB to 2TB. Photo estimates use a typical 24-megapixel JPEG image, while video figures provide approximate recording times for Full HD, 4K and 8K footage.

Storage estimates are for guidance only. Actual photo capacity depends on megapixel resolution, JPEG compression, RAW/JPEG settings and camera configuration. Video recording times vary significantly according to resolution, bitrate, frame rate, codec and device settings. Usable formatted capacity will also be lower than the stated card capacity.

Choosing a Memory Card for Photography

Camera resolution has a major impact on the number of photographs a memory card can store. A 12MP smartphone image generally requires less storage than a 24MP or 45MP digital camera image, while uncompressed or RAW photography can create substantially larger files. Photographers shooting high-resolution images or continuous bursts should therefore consider both memory card capacity and write performance.

Kingston Memory Cards for HD, 4K and 8K Video

Video resolution is only one factor when calculating recording time. High frame rates and higher bitrates can dramatically increase storage requirements. When recording 4K or 8K footage, check that your device and chosen Kingston memory card provide the required UHS Speed Class or Video Speed Class for the selected recording mode.

Kingston Canvas Memory Cards

The Kingston range includes Canvas Select Plus, Canvas Go! Plus and Canvas React Plus, alongside specialist High Endurance and Industrial memory cards. Whether you need additional capacity for photography, Full HD video, 4K recording or demanding professional applications, compare Kingston SD and microSD cards to find the right combination of capacity, speed and performance for your compatible device.