Best Nikon Coolpix P7000 SD Memory Cards

SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards will function with Nikon P7000. A card with fast enough write speeds is important for burst shooting and video.

You can decrease the functionality of your camera by using the wrong SD memory card.

Want to skip the technical details? Below is my recommendation on the memory card to use with your Nikon P7000:

• 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

Since the release of Nikon P7000, the cost of SD memory cards has come way down.

Due to costs being quite low, it will not make sense to pick anything besides a pro-level memory card.

The best SD cards I use have been the SanDisk Extreme Pro, Lexar Professional, and PNY Elite Performance models. I have not suffered from corrupted data or a card break with those memory cards.

Every last trouble I have had has been when using generic unbranded cards. Seeking to save around a dollar is not worthwhile if your P7000 is not going to work properly.

If you want to reduce your cost, opt for a smaller storage capacity memory card from a quality company. Because of this, you will not have to worry about the photographs stored on the SD 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 P7000 SD Card Compatibility

Only SDXC, SDHC, and SD memory cards can be used by the Nikon P7000. Check to be sure you have the most up-to-date firmware installed on your camera for the best functionality.

The newest memory cards, SDUC (Secure Digital Ultra Capacity), are not able to be used in the P7000.

You should know of the 4 different types of Secure Digital (SD) memory cards that exist. They can be identified based on their size.

• 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 approximation of just how many large JPEGs photographs you can be expecting to fit on a memory card:

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

Speed, Class, & UHS Ratings

Card Speed

The speed rating of an SD card is dependant on the continuous read and write transfer speeds. Card speed is essential for video and continuous shooting.

Slows SD cards can cut down the number of continuous photos the Nikon P7000 can capture. This is because the buffer in the camera is not able to write data to the memory card quickly enough.

With video, a slow SD card can cause a sudden end to shooting. The video file may also end up being corrupted. If you are going to record video, it is important the card you use meets the required minimum continuous write speed for video.

Card read speed is important for file transfers to a computer. If you have cards that are full, a card with a fast transfer speed will save you time.

Speed Class Rating

An SD card receives a Class rating based on its continuous write speed. Memory cards that have a minimum write speed of 10MB/s are labeled as 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 SD memory card that you can purchase will be Class 10. You can find the class rating of a SD card by looking for a number inside of the C on the front label.

Ultra High Speed (UHS)

The Ultra High Speed (UHS) bus comes in SDHC, SDXC, and SDUC memory cards. UHS makes it possible provides a way to improve data transfer rates.

Three separate specifications have been created. They are UHS-I, UHS-II, and UHS-III.

Look at the label to find the rating of a SD memory card. If the card has UHS, a Roman numeral I, II, or III will be on the front of the memory card.

• 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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