The Fujifilm X-T30 may use SDXC, SDHC, and SD memory cards. Continuous shooting and video need memory cards with fast write speeds to the card.
The functionality of your camera can be greatly reduced by using an inadequate card.
If you are in a rush, here's the best memory card you can buy for the Fujifilm X-T30:
SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB SD Card
- Best value for the money.
- Capacities from 32 GB to 2TB.
- Transfer speeds up to 170 MB/s.
- Class 10 & UHS-I
- Temperature Proof, Water Proof, Shock Proof, and X-ray Proof.
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Best SD Cards
SD cards have greatly reduced in cost since the launch of the Fujifilm X-T30.
With the price range being so affordable, it doesn't make sense to buy anything but a pro-level SD card.
The best SD cards I use have been the SanDisk Extreme Pro, Lexar Professional, and PNY Elite Performance models. I have under no circumstances encountered a card physically fail or corrupted data with any of those memory cards.
Every one of the troubles I have had has been when using generic unbranded SD cards. Trying to save around a dollar isn't worth it if your X-T30 is likely to have hassles.
A good way to save money is to grab a smaller capacity SD card from a quality company. That way, you will not have to be worried about the photographs stored on the card.
Recommended SD Cards
SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB SD Card
- Best value for the money.
- Capacities from 32 GB to 2TB.
- Transfer speeds up to 170 MB/s.
- Class 10 & UHS-I
- Temperature Proof, Water Proof, Shock Proof, and X-ray Proof.
PNY Elite Performance 128GB SDXC Card
- Lower priced card.
- Transfer speeds up to 95 MB/s.
- Class 10 & UHS-I.
- Magnet Proof, Shock Proof, Temperature Proof, Waterproof.
Lexar Professional 1066x 128GB SDXC UHS-I Card
- Lexar Professional Silver Card.
- Transfer speeds up to 160 MB/s.
- Class 10 & UHS-I.
- Includes Lexar Recovery Tool Software.
- Designed for durability in harsh conditions.
Fujifilm X-T30 SD Card Compatibility
Only SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards can be used by the Fujifilm X-T30. For best performance, be certain that your camera is using the most up to date firmware.
The newest memory cards, SDUC (Secure Digital Ultra Capacity), are unable to be used with the X-T30.
There are four different types of Secure Digital (SD) cards that you should be aware of. They are split up by their capacity.
- 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's a quick approximation of the number of max-quality JPEGs photographs you should expect to save on an SD card:
- 16GB - 4,640 images
- 32GB - 9,280 images
- 64GB - 18,560
- 128GB - 37,120
Speed, Class, & UHS Ratings
Card Speed
Speed ratings of an SD card are determined by the sequential write and read transfer speeds. The speed of a memory card is essential for clearing the camera buffer for continuous shooting and recording video.
A slow memory card can cause a drop in the number of continuous photos the Fujifilm X-T30 can take. This is because the camera's buffer will not be able to write to the SD card fast enough.
With video, a slow card can cause a sudden end to the recording. The video file might also end up being corrupted. If you intend to shoot video, it is essential the SD card you use meets the minimum requirements of the X-T30.
Read speed is important for file transfers to a computer or laptop. If you are filling up cards with images or video, a card with a fast transfer speed will save you time.
Speed Class Rating
The Class rating of a card is related to the continuous write speed. Memory cards that have a minimum write speed of 10MB/s are rated 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 card that you can find for sale will receive a Class 10 rating. You can determine the class rating of an SD memory card by searching for a number inside of a C on the front.
Ultra High Speed (UHS)
The Ultra High Speed bus (UHS) comes in SDUC, SDXC, and SDHC memory cards. UHS makes it possible for faster data transfer rates.
Three different versions have been made. They are UHS-I, UHS-II, and UHS-III.
Look at the front of the card to find the UHS rating of an SD memory card. A Roman numeral I, II, or III on the front of the SD memory card, that is the UHS rating of the 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
Related Cameras
Taking the specs into consideration, the 128GB SanDisk Extreme Pro is the best memory card for the Fujifilm X-T30. The SD memory card also has excellent compatibility with other cameras.
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