Best SD Card for Sony RX100 V

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About this guide

The RX100 V’s 24 fps burst shooting and 4K XAVC S recording make sustained-write performance important. These nine full-size SD choices prioritize UHS-I U3/V30 media for 100 Mbps recording and practical burst-buffer recovery.

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The picks, in detail

SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC 128GB

SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC 128GB

A V30 UHS-I card for RX100 V 4K XAVC S shooting and fast 24 fps bursts.

  • 128GB SDXC capacity
  • UHS-I interface
  • V30 video class
  • Meets Sony’s U3 requirement for 100 Mbps recording
  • Useful capacity for 4K clips
  • The camera cannot use UHS-II bus speed
Lexar Professional SILVER PLUS UHS-I SDXC 128GB

Lexar Professional SILVER PLUS UHS-I SDXC 128GB

A fast V30 UHS-I card aimed at clearing the RX100 V’s burst buffer and recording 4K.

  • 128GB SDXC capacity
  • UHS-I interface
  • V30 video class
  • Strong write specification for bursts
  • Supports 100 Mbps U3 recording
  • Actual in-camera speed is limited by the RX100 V bus
Kingston Canvas Go! Plus UHS-I SDXC 128GB

Kingston Canvas Go! Plus UHS-I SDXC 128GB

A V30 UHS-I choice for RX100 V action sequences and 100 Mbps video.

  • 128GB SDXC capacity
  • UHS-I U3 class
  • V30 video class
  • Matches Sony’s U3 requirement
  • Good capacity for 4K shooting
  • Not a UHS-II solution for reader transfers
PNY PRO Elite UHS-I SDXC 128GB

PNY PRO Elite UHS-I SDXC 128GB

A V30 UHS-I alternative for RX100 V users who need a dedicated 100 Mbps 4K card.

  • 128GB SDXC capacity
  • UHS-I interface
  • V30 video class
  • Appropriate speed class for 100 Mbps recording
  • Keeps a second card affordable
  • Check the listed sustained-write rating before critical burst work
Angelbird AV PRO SD MK2 V60 128GB

Angelbird AV PRO SD MK2 V60 128GB

A V60 card for heavy shooting days, though the RX100 V still communicates at UHS-I speed.

  • 128GB SDXC capacity
  • V60 video class
  • UHS-II interface
  • High sustained-write class
  • Fast in a UHS-II reader
  • UHS-II bus speed is not used in this camera
OWC Atlas S Pro UHS-II V60 128GB

OWC Atlas S Pro UHS-II V60 128GB

A V60 option for shooters who offload RX100 V 4K clips with a UHS-II reader.

  • 128GB SDXC capacity
  • UHS-II interface
  • V60 video class
  • High sustained-write classification
  • Accelerates external-reader transfers
  • No UHS-II in-camera speed benefit
Sony TOUGH-M UHS-II SDXC 128GB

Sony TOUGH-M UHS-II SDXC 128GB

A rugged Sony V60 card for an RX100 V kit where physical resilience and reader speed matter.

  • 128GB SDXC capacity
  • UHS-II interface
  • V60 video class
  • V60 headroom for 100 Mbps video
  • Fast external-reader workflow
  • Costs more without improving the camera bus

Delkin Devices Power UHS-II V60 SDXC 128GB

A V60 card for RX100 V owners who also use a UHS-II reader for frequent 4K offloads.

  • 128GB SDXC capacity
  • UHS-II interface
  • V60 video class
  • High sustained-write class
  • Useful reader-transfer speed
  • The RX100 V remains UHS-I limited
ProGrade Digital SDXC UHS-II V60 128GB

ProGrade Digital SDXC UHS-II V60 128GB

A pro-oriented V60 card for fast RX100 V media offloads after burst and 4K work.

  • 128GB SDXC capacity
  • UHS-II interface
  • V60 video class
  • Sustained-write margin
  • Strong choice with a UHS-II reader
  • Not a value pick for stills-only shooting
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SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC 128GBLexar Professional SILVER PLUS UHS-I SDXC 128GBKingston Canvas Go! Plus UHS-I SDXC 128GB
Price$20-$35$18-$30$16-$27
Key features
  • 128GB SDXC capacity
  • UHS-I interface
  • V30 video class
  • 128GB SDXC capacity
  • UHS-I interface
  • V30 video class
  • 128GB SDXC capacity
  • UHS-I U3 class
  • V30 video class
Pros
  • Meets Sony’s U3 requirement for 100 Mbps recording
  • Useful capacity for 4K clips
  • Strong write specification for bursts
  • Supports 100 Mbps U3 recording
  • Matches Sony’s U3 requirement
  • Good capacity for 4K shooting
Cons
  • The camera cannot use UHS-II bus speed
  • Actual in-camera speed is limited by the RX100 V bus
  • Not a UHS-II solution for reader transfers

Buying tips

  • Use a card reader to offload files rather than repeatedly draining the camera battery.
  • Keep a second card instead of relying on one high-capacity card for a long trip.

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