About this guide
The Sony a6000 accepts full-size SD, SDHC and SDXC cards and supports the UHS-I standard. Sony tested cards up to 64GB with this model and recommends Class 4 SD cards or faster for movies. A fast UHS-I card can help transfer files through a reader, but the camera does not gain UHS-II bus speed.
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The picks, in detail
SanDisk Extreme Pro 64GB SDXC UHS-I
A full-size 64GB SDXC UHS-I card.
- 64GB full-size SDXC
- UHS-I interface
- Direct fit with no adapter
- Comfortably above the movie minimum
- Premium card price
- UHS-II speed is not available in this camera
Why we picked it
It fits the a6000 slot directly and exceeds Sony’s Class 4 minimum for movie recording.
SanDisk Extreme 64GB SDXC UHS-I
A 64GB full-size SDXC UHS-I alternative for stills and movies.
- 64GB full-size SDXC
- UHS-I interface
- Direct camera fit
- Higher class than Sony’s movie minimum
- Check the exact capacity and card type
- Camera formatting erases content
Why we picked it
It uses the correct card shape for the a6000 rather than microSD media with an adapter.
Samsung PRO Plus 64GB SDXC UHS-I
A full-size 64GB SDXC UHS-I card in Samsung’s PRO Plus line.
- 64GB full-size SDXC
- UHS-I interface
- No adapter required
- Appropriate for still photography and movies
- Product line also includes microSD cards
- No UHS-II advantage in the a6000
Why we picked it
It is an appropriate direct-fit choice for the a6000 when bought as the SD version, not the microSD version.
Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SDXC UHS-I
A full-size 64GB SDXC UHS-I card.
- 64GB full-size SDXC
- UHS-I interface
- Direct-fit form factor
- Well above Class 4 movie requirement
- Confirm SDXC rather than microSDXC in the listing
- Higher reader speed does not change camera bus speed
Why we picked it
This selection is for the SDXC model, which goes straight into the a6000 without the microSD adapter trade-off.
Kingston Canvas Go! Plus 64GB SDXC UHS-I
A 64GB full-size SDXC UHS-I card for the a6000.
- 64GB full-size SDXC
- UHS-I interface
- Direct insertion into the a6000
- Suitable speed class for movies
- Check that the listing is for SDXC
- Back up images before formatting
Why we picked it
Its direct SD format avoids relying on a microSD-to-SD adapter in a camera that already takes full-size cards.
- 64GB full-size SDXC
- UHS-II card type
- Direct camera fit
- Durable premium option
- The a6000 runs it at UHS-I capability
- Higher cost than needed for this body
Why we picked it
It physically fits the a6000, but the camera supports UHS-I, so its UHS-II capability mainly benefits a compatible external reader or another camera.
ProGrade Digital 64GB SDXC UHS-II V60
A full-size 64GB UHS-II V60 card that fits the a6000.
- 64GB full-size SDXC
- UHS-II V60 rating
- Direct fit
- Useful across faster compatible equipment
- Over-specified for the a6000
- Higher price
Why we picked it
Buy it for use across another faster body or reader, not because it raises the a6000 recording bandwidth.
Transcend 700S 64GB SDXC UHS-II
A full-size 64GB SDXC UHS-II card that can be used in the a6000.
- 64GB full-size SDXC
- UHS-II card type
- Direct fit
- Can serve a later UHS-II camera
- No UHS-II camera-side gain
- Premium specification for this model
Why we picked it
It remains backward compatible, while the a6000 itself uses its UHS-I support.
PNY Elite-X 64GB SDXC UHS-I
A full-size 64GB SDXC UHS-I card for photographers who want a direct-fit card that meets the a6000 movie requirement without stepping into a UHS-II premium tier.
- 64GB full-size SDXC
- UHS-I interface
- Direct SD-card fit
- Appropriate class for movie recording
- Confirm full-size SDXC rather than microSDXC
- Observed listing price can vary by seller
What each one costs
Typical price, cheapest first. Tap a name to jump to that pick and its buy link.
Compare any three
| SanDisk Extreme Pro 64GB SDXC UHS-I | SanDisk Extreme 64GB SDXC UHS-I | Samsung PRO Plus 64GB SDXC UHS-I | |
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| Price | $30 to $55 | $25 to $45 | $25 to $45 |
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Buying tips
- Use a full-size SD, SDHC or SDXC card directly in the Sony a6000. Sony says it has tested SD cards up to 64GB and supports UHS-I.
- For movies, Sony recommends Class 4 or faster. Format new media in the camera only after copying files elsewhere, because formatting permanently erases data.
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