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The EOS Rebel SL1 (EOS 100D) accepts SD, SDHC and SDXC cards, including UHS-I. Canon says cards work regardless of capacity, but its movie guidance calls for a large-capacity card with an appropriate speed class; a current U3/V30 SDXC card is a prudent choice for Full HD movies and RAW+JPEG shooting. The SL1 is a UHS-I camera, so this list favors full-size UHS-I cards rather than paying for a UHS-II card whose extra bus pins it cannot use.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC V30 | $90-$130 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Lexar 256GB Professional GOLD UHS-II SDXC V60 | $180-$240 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Kingston 256GB Canvas Go! Plus UHS-I SDXC V30 | $70-$100 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | Samsung PRO Ultimate 256GB Full Size SDXC | $65-$95 | Amazon |
| 5 | PNY 256GB Elite-X UHS-I SDXC V30 | $45-$70 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Transcend 256GB 300S UHS-I SDXC V30 | $45-$70 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | Delkin Devices 256GB Advantage UHS-I SDXC V30 | $60-$90 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | ProGrade Digital 256GB UHS-II SDXC V60 | $200-$240 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | Angelbird 256GB AV PRO SD V60 MK2 | $180-$240 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC V30
A large single-card option for the SL1’s Full HD clips and RAW+JPEG sessions, using the camera’s supported UHS-I SDXC format.
- 256GB SDXC
- UHS-I U3 V30
- full-size SD
- Lots of room for a small DSLR
- V30 write classification
- One very large card concentrates all files in one place
Lexar 256GB Professional GOLD UHS-II SDXC V60
A premium 256GB card that remains backward-compatible in the SL1 but is best bought for fast reader transfers or a future UHS-II body.
- 256GB SDXC
- UHS-II U3 V60
- professional GOLD series
- Huge capacity
- V60 sustained-write class
- SL1 uses it at UHS-I speed
Kingston 256GB Canvas Go! Plus UHS-I SDXC V30
A current 256GB UHS-I/V30 choice for an SL1 owner who wants ample capacity without a high-end UHS-II premium.
- 256GB SDXC
- UHS-I U3 V30
- full-size format
- Matches the SL1 bus
- Good travel capacity
- More capacity than casual still shooters need
Samsung PRO Ultimate 256GB Full Size SDXC
Samsung’s full-size PRO Ultimate is a UHS-I U3/V30 alternative for long Full HD recording and high-volume stills on the Rebel SL1.
- 256GB full-size SDXC
- UHS-I U3 V30
- 4K/UHD-rated card line
- Correct full-size format
- Current Samsung series
- Confirm full-size SD rather than microSD
PNY 256GB Elite-X UHS-I SDXC V30
PNY’s 256GB Elite-X is a straightforward U3/V30 full-size card for photographers who want SDXC capacity on the SL1 without a specialist-card price.
- 256GB SDXC
- UHS-I U3 V30
- Class 10
- Modern video rating
- Mainstream budget brand
- Buy from an authorized seller
Transcend 256GB 300S UHS-I SDXC V30
The 256GB 300S is a practical UHS-I/V30 card for SL1 users who shoot a mixture of RAW stills and Full HD video.
- 256GB SDXC
- UHS-I U3 V30
- full-size SD
- Matches supported bus
- Generous capacity
- Not designed as a UHS-II workflow card
Delkin Devices 256GB Advantage UHS-I SDXC V30
A photo-specialist 256GB V30 option for a Rebel SL1 kit, with the supported UHS-I interface rather than unnecessary faster-bus hardware.
- 256GB SDXC
- UHS-I U3 V30
- full-size SD
- V30 headroom for movie recording
- Specialist memory brand
- Less widely stocked
ProGrade Digital 256GB UHS-II SDXC V60
ProGrade’s 256GB V60 is a high-quality purchase for an SL1 owner who expects to upgrade cameras and use a UHS-II reader later.
- 256GB SDXC
- UHS-II U3 V60
- 250 MB/s read class
- Strong future-camera value
- V60 sustained write
- No UHS-II speed benefit in the SL1
Angelbird 256GB AV PRO SD V60 MK2
A video-oriented 256GB V60 card for an SL1 shooter who values high sustained-write specification and can reuse it in a newer body.
- 256GB SDXC
- UHS-II V60
- AV PRO series
- High sustained video specification
- Large capacity
- Premium UHS-II card is not needed for SL1 Full HD
Buying tips
- Use a full-size UHS-I SDXC card; that is the interface the SL1 supports.
- For movies, avoid slow legacy cards—Canon warns that slow-write media may not record correctly.
- Format the new card in the camera after your files are backed up.
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