Best Nikon Coolpix P600 SD Memory Cards

SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are meant to function with the Nikon P600. Having fast write speeds is an essential element for video and burst shooting.

An incorrect SD memory card can mess up the performance of your camera.

Want to skip the tech specs? Here is my suggestion on the card to get to use with the Nikon P600:

• UHS-I, U1, and Class 10 Speed Rating. Can sustain 10MB/s write speeds.
• Excellent choice for photos.
• Capable of recording Full HD (1920x1080) Video.
• Inexpensive with more than good enough performance.
• Larger capacities are available for a reasonable price.

Best SD Cards

Cards are now much lower priced than at the time the camera was first introduced to the market.

Since the cost are cheap, it does not make financial sense to spend money on anything besides a professional-level card.

SanDisk Extreme Pro, Lexar Professional, and PNY Elite Performance cards are excellent. I have under no circumstances had unusable data or a card failure with any of those SD cards.

Each and every trouble I have encountered has been because of low-cost unbranded SD memory cards. Trying to save around a buck is not worth the cost if your P600 is likely to have problems.

To cut costs, buy a smaller capacity SD card from a high-quality company. By doing this, you’ll know your images are safe and sound on the card.

Recommended SD Cards

• UHS-I, U1, and Class 10 Speed Rating. Can sustain 10MB/s write speeds.
• Excellent choice for photos.
• Capable of recording Full HD (1920x1080) Video.
• Inexpensive with more than good enough performance.
• Larger capacities are available for a reasonable price.

• UHS-I, U3, V30, and Class 10 Speed Rating. Can sustain 30MB/s write speeds.
• Good for burst shooting photos and recording 4K video.
• Larger capacity cards are available.
• Reliable & Durable: Magnet Proof, Shock Proof, Temperature Proof, Waterproof.

• Comparatively expensive for faster read speeds.
• UHS-I, U3, V30, and Class 10 Speed Rating. Can sustain 30MB/s write speeds.
• Only makes sense for professional use or if you need the largest storage capacity available.
• Temperature-proof, waterproof, shock-proof, and X-ray-proof.

Nikon P600 SD Card Compatibility

You can only use SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards with the Nikon P600. Check to make sure that you have the latest firmware installed on your camera for the best results.

The newest SDUC (Secure Digital Ultra Capacity) memory cards, cannot be used with the P600.

You should understand the four different kinds of Secure Digital (SD) memory cards that can be purchased. They are divided by their storage capactiy.

• SD (Secure Digital) - 128MB to 2GB.
• SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) - 4GB to 32GB.
• SDXC (Secure Digital eXtended Capacity) - 64GB to 2TB.
• SDUC (Secure Digital Ultra Capacity) - 4TB to 128TB.

Image Capacity

Here is an estimation of the total number of max-quality JPEGs photos you should expect to be stored on a SD memory card:

• 16GB - 4,640 images
• 32GB - 9,280 images
• 64GB - 18,560 images
• 128GB - 37,120 images

Speed, Class, & UHS Ratings

Card Speed

Speed ratings of an SD card is dependant on the continuous write and read speeds of the card. Memory card file write speed is essential for clearing the buffer for continuous shooting as well as recording video.

A slow memory card can cut down the number of continuous images the Nikon P600 can take. This is because the camera’s buffer will not be able to write data to the SD card fast enough.

When recording video, a slow memory card can cause recording to end. The video file might also be corrupted. If you intend to record video, it is crucial the card you use meets the requirements of the P600.

Card read speed is important for transferring files to a computer. If you have cards that are full, a memory card with a fast read speed will decrease the transfer time.

Speed Class Rating

The Class rating of an SD memory card is based on the sustained write speed. SD cards that have a minimum write speed of 10MB/s will be rated Class 10.

• Class 2 - 2MB/s
• Class 4 - 4MB/s
• Class 6 - 6MB/s
• Class 8 - 8MB/s
• Class 10 - 10MB/s or faster

Every brand of memory card that you can find for sale today will be Class 10. To check the class rating of a memory card, search for a number inside of a C on the front label.

Ultra High Speed (UHS)

The Ultra High Speed (UHS) bus is a feature often found in SDHC, SDXC, and SDUC cards. The UHS bus makes it possible for faster file transfer rates.

Three different specs exist. They are called UHS-I, UHS-II, and UHS-III.

To find the rating of a SD card, look at the front of the card. If the SD card has UHS, a Roman numeral I, II, or III can be found on the SD card label.

• UHS-I - Maximum transfer rate of 104 MB/s
• UHS-II - Maximum transfer rate of 312 MB/s
• UHS-III - Maximum transfer rate of 624 MB/s

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