Choose the Right Kingston SD Card

A Kingston SD memory card provides reliable removable storage for compatible digital cameras, DSLR and mirrorless cameras, video cameras and other devices with a full-size SD card slot. Whether you are capturing family photographs or professional content, choosing the right capacity and performance can help you get more from your camera. Shop Kingston SD memory cards 8GB to 1TB (1000GB).

Modern cameras create increasingly large files. Higher megapixel sensors, RAW photography, continuous burst shooting and high-bitrate video can all increase storage requirements. Kingston SDHC and SDXC cards are available across different capacities and performance classes to suit everyday photography through to demanding professional workflows.

Kingston SD Card Capacity & Storage Guide

The table below provides estimated storage examples for 64GB to 2TB SD cards. Photography figures use a typical 24-megapixel JPEG image, while video figures show approximate recording times for Full HD 1080p, 4K and 8K footage.

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

SD Cards for Photography & RAW Images

Camera resolution can significantly affect storage requirements. A 24MP JPEG image requires considerably less space than an uncompressed or RAW photograph from the same camera. Professional photographers shooting RAW, high-resolution images or continuous bursts should therefore consider both SD card capacity and write performance.

SD Cards for Full HD, 4K & 8K Video

For video recording, capacity alone is not enough. Higher resolutions, frame rates and bitrates require faster sustained write speeds. Check your camera's recommended UHS Speed Class and Video Speed Class, particularly when recording 4K, 6K or 8K video.

Kingston Canvas SD Cards

Kingston offers SD cards for everyday photography through to demanding professional capture. Ranges such as Kingston Canvas Go! Plus and Canvas React Plus provide different combinations of capacity and performance for compatible cameras and recording devices. Always check your device's supported SD standard, maximum capacity and required speed class before selecting your Kingston SD card.