{"id":14192,"date":"2025-08-08T16:04:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T12:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/post\/sony-a6100-sd-card-choose-speed-and-capacity\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T08:37:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T04:37:57","slug":"sony-a6100-sd-card-choose-speed-and-capacity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/en\/post\/sony-a6100-sd-card-choose-speed-and-capacity\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony a6100 SD card: choose speed and capacity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you ever spent time looking for THE perfect SD card<\/a> for your Sony a6100, between compatibility, speed and capacity? We all know that choosing the wrong memory card can turn a moment of shooting into a nightmare, especially in high-quality video or burst. In this article, we break down the compatible SDHC\/SDXC types, the essential transfer speed classes, and we share practical tips to avoid pitfalls<\/strong>. Ready to store your images with peace of mind? Here we go! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Sony a6100<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Compatibility and types of memory cards for the Sony a6100<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Sony a6100 accepts SDHC (4GB to 32GB) and SDXC (64GB to 2TB) cards, both of which are UHS-I compatible. No more Memory Sticks, the a6100 focuses on the universal SD format. For 4K video in XAVC S, an SDXC card of at least 64 GB is essential. Speed classes U3 or V30 guarantee a stable write at 30 MB\/s, which is necessary to avoid blackouts<\/strong>. Why complicate your life with an outdated format? The world of digital photography has evolved, so we might as well keep up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SD Card Type<\/td>Capacity and File System<\/td>Speed and compatibility<\/td><\/tr>
SDHC<\/td>4 GB to 32 GB
FAT32<\/td>		Class 10 (10 MB\/s), UHS-I (104 MB\/s)
Compatible with SDHC and SDXC devices<\/td><\/tr>
SDXC<\/td>64 GB to 2 TB (1 TB max available)
exFAT<\/td>		UHS-I (104 MB\/s), UHS-II (312 MB\/s), UHS-III (624 MB\/s)
Compatible with SDXC devices only<\/td><\/tr>
The Sony a6100 accepts SDHC and SDXC cards, but not Memory Stick cards. For 4K video in XAVC S format, a minimum of 64GB SDXC card is required. Learn more about the formats that are compatible with Sony cameras<\/u><\/a>. <\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The U3 and V30 classes are valuable allies for 4K video. They guarantee a minimum write speed of 30 MB\/s, a non-negotiable criterion to avoid stuttering or sudden stops. The Sony a6100 uses the UHS-I standard, but UHS-II cards remain compatible without offering any real gain. Personally, I tested a SanDisk 512 GB Extreme PRO UHS-I<\/u><\/a> and the result is impeccable. In short, no need to break the bank for useless performance<\/strong> here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The a6100 has a technical weakness: its write speed is capped at around 38.5 MB\/s. As a result, investing in a UHS-II card becomes superfluous<\/strong>. Tests show negligible gains between UHS-I and UHS-II, as with the Sony 512 GB Tough M Series<\/u><\/a>. Why pay more when the device can’t take advantage of these speeds? It’s better to look for reliability and V30 class, especially for 4K. Learn more about<\/u><\/a> UHS-II cards with the Sony \u03b19 III. <\/p>\n\n\n\n