Welcome to our Canon R10 Memory Card Guide.
If you aren’t sure about which type of card to buy for shooting stills or video with your R10 or what size card you need, then this guide is for you.
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- Supported Memory Cards
- In-Camera Card Speed Comparison
UHS-II Memory Card Speed & Buffer Tests+−
- 1. Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II
- 2. Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II
- 3. Delkin Devices POWER UHS-II
- 4. Lexar Professional 2000X UHS-II
- 5. Hoodman Steel 2000x UHS-II
- 6. PNY X-PRO 90 UHS-II
- 7. Transcend SD 700S UHS-II
- 8. Ritzgear Video Pro UHS-II
- 9. ProGrade V90 UHS-II
- 10. SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II
- 11. Sony SF-M Tough UHS-II
- 12. Sony SF-M UHS-II
- 13. ProGrade V60 UHS-II
- 14. Lexar Professional 1667X UHS-II
- 15. Sony SF-E UHS-II
- 16. Angelbird AV Pro Mk 2 V90 UHS-II
- Mechanical / Electronic Shutter 15 FPS Speed & Buffer Tests
- Memory Cards for Recording Video
- Summary
- Canon R10 Resources
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Supported Memory Cards
The Canon R10 has a single memory card slot which supports SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I and UHS-II cards.
If you are unsure about the difference between UHS-I and UHS-II cards then here’s a speed comparison:
- UHS-I: theoretical maximum transfer speeds of up to 104MB/s
- UHS-II: theoretical maximum transfer speeds of up to 312MB/s
So as you can see the UHS-II cards are around 3x faster than UHS-I cards.
If you shoot a lot of continuous bursts and require the buffer to clear as quickly as possible, then you will probably want to purchase one of the faster UHS-II cards.
If you only shoot stills then a UHS-I card will probably be fast enough for you unless you want to take advantage of the faster read speeds when copying files to your computer.
In-Camera Card Speed Comparison
Here’s our quick in-camera memory card speed comparison for all of the cards that we have tested in the R10 so far.
Clicking on the memory card name will take you to our complete speed and buffer tests results for that particular card.
Best UHS-II Memory Cards
These in-camera tests were done using the Canon R10 and 64GB UHS-II memory cards.
| Memory Card | In-Camera Write Speed * | Price Check |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II ** | 170 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
| 2. Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II | 166 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
| 3. Delkin Devices POWER UHS-II | 164 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
| 4. Lexar Professional 2000X UHS-II | 164 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
| 5. Hoodman Steel 2000x UHS-II | 164 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
| 6. PNY X-PRO 90 UHS-II | 164 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
| 7. Transcend SD 700S UHS-II | 163 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
| 8. Ritzgear Video Pro UHS-II | 162 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
| 9. ProGrade V90 UHS-II | 157 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
| 10. SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II | 145 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
| 11. Sony SF-M Tough UHS-II ** | 110 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
| 12. Sony SF-M UHS-II | 110 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
| 13. ProGrade V60 UHS-II | 102 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
| 14. Lexar Professional 1667X UHS-II | 82 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
| 15. Sony SF-E UHS-II | 64 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
| 16. Angelbird AV Pro Mk 2 V90 UHS-II | 54 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
Best UHS-I Memory Cards
These in-camera tests were carried out using the Canon R10 and 64GB SDXC UHS-I memory cards.
| Memory Card | In-Camera Write Speed (R6) * | Price Check |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Delkin Devices Advantage UHS-I | 71 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
| 2. Kingston Canvas Go! Plus UHS-I | 70 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
| 3. SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I | 65 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
| 4. Transcend 500S UHS-I | 48 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
| 5. Lexar Professional 1066x UHS-I | 56 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
| 6. SanDisk Extreme UHS-I | 51 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
| 7. Lexar Professional 633X UHS-I | 34 MB/s | B&H Photo | Amazon |
UHS-II Memory Card Speed & Buffer Tests
It’s important to be aware that not all UHS-II cards offer the same read/write performance.
They often quote the faster read speed on the label, however it’s the write speed that is more important for clearing the R10’s buffer as quickly as possible.
But the write/read speeds can also vary considerably when the cards are used in-camera compared to their write/read speeds using a card reader.
Here are our R10 in-camera speed and buffer tests for 16 different UHS-II memory cards.
1. Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II
Sony’s Tough series are 18 times stronger than traditional memory cards cards. They are bend proof to 180N, drop-proof to 5 meters, waterproof to a depth of 5 meters for up to 72 hours (IPX8 rating) and dust proof with an IP6X rating.
Please note that these cards are a little thicker than other memory cards and can be a tight fit in the R10’s memory card slots.
- Bus speed: UHS-II
- Video speed class: V90
- Capacities: 32GB (SDHC), 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (SDXC)
- Read speed: 300 MB/s
- Write speed: 299 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 170 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 20 | 2.05 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 40 | 2.04 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 51 | 2.10 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 57 | 3.33 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 18 | 2.51 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 35 | 2.67 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 13 | 4.33 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 37 | 9.88 |
2. Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II
Their Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II are very well reviewed and extremely fast, and often out perform more expensive cards.
Their price per GB together with their performance and reliability makes this our number one UHS-II card recommendation for the R10.
- Bus speed: UHS-II
- Video speed class: V90
- Capacities: 32GB (SDHC), 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (SDXC)
- Read speed: 300 MB/s
- Write speed: 260 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 166 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 19 | 2.01 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 35 | 1.85 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 51 | 2.11 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 57 | 3.93 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 18 | 2.33 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 35 | 2.68 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 13 | 3.95 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 37 | 9.10 |
3. Delkin Devices POWER UHS-II
Delkin Devices design and support their memory cards in the USA.
The Power cards have been built specifically for extreme conditions and are protected against water, shock, and x-rays. They also feature built-in error correction and wear leveling.
Each card is backed by a Lifetime Warranty and Delkin’s American-based customer support team.
- Bus speed: UHS-II
- Video speed class: V90
- Capacities: 32GB (SDHC), 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (SDXC)
- Read speed: 300 MB/s
- Write speed: 250 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 164 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB Delkin Devices POWER UHS-II memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 19 | 2.03 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 40 | 2.13 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 51 | 2.11 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 57 | 3.51 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 18 | 3.21 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 35 | 2.69 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 13 | 4.26 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 37 | 9.89 |
4. Lexar Professional 2000X UHS-II
- Bus speed: UHS-II
- Video speed class: V90
- Capacities: 32GB (SDHC), 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (SDXC)
- Read speed: 300 MB/s
- Write speed: 260 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 164 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB Lexar Professional 2000X UHS-II memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 19 | 2.03 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 35 | 1.81 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 51 | 2.12 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 57 | 3.20 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 17 | 3.70 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 35 | 3.38 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 13 | 4.73 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 37 | 10.71 |
5. Hoodman Steel 2000x UHS-II
- Bus speed: UHS-II
- Video speed class: V90
- Capacities: 64GB, 128GB (SDXC)
- Read speed: 300 MB/s
- Write speed: 260 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 164 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB Hoodman Steel 2000x UHS-II memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 19 | 2.02 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 35 | 1.56 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 51 | 2.12 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 57 | 3.05 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 18 | 2.70 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 35 | 2.85 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 13 | 3.13 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 37 | 9.13 |
6. PNY X-PRO 90 UHS-II
- Bus speed: UHS-II
- Video speed class: V90
- Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (SDXC)
- Read speed: 300 MB/s
- Write speed: 280 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 164 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB PNY X-PRO 90 UHS-II memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 19 | 2.03 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 35 | 1.86 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 51 | 2.11 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 57 | 3.73 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 18 | 3.85 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 35 | 3.05 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 13 | 4.57 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 37 | 10.10 |
7. Transcend SD 700S UHS-II
- Bus speed: UHS-II
- Video speed class: V90
- Capacities: 32GB (SDHC), 64GB (SDXC)
- Read speed: 285 MB/s
- Write speed: 180 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 163 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB Transcend SD 700S UHS-II memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 19 | 2.06 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 35 | 1.85 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 51 | 2.12 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 57 | 3.33 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 18 | 3.80 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 35 | 2.93 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 13 | 4.72 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 37 | 10.72 |
8. Ritzgear Video Pro UHS-II
- Bus speed: UHS-II
- Video speed class: V90
- Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (SDXC)
- Read speed: 280 MB/s
- Write speed: 250 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 162 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB Ritzgear Video Pro UHS-II memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 19 | 2.04 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 40 | 2.08 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 51 | 2.13 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 57 | 3.11 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 18 | 3.33 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 34 | 2.98 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 13 | 3.70 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 37 | 9.75 |
Check Price & Buyer Reviews: Ritzgear Video Pro UHS-II
At: B&H Photo | Amazon
9. ProGrade V90 UHS-II
- Bus speed: UHS-II
- Video speed class: V90
- Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB (SDXC)
- Read speed: 300 MB/s
- Write speed: 250 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 157 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB ProGrade V90 UHS-II memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 19 | 2.05 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 40 | 1.56 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 51 | 2.15 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 56 | 2.91 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 18 | 3.20 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 34 | 3.03 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 13 | 3.56 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 37 | 10.55 |
10. SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II
- Bus speed: UHS-II
- Video speed class: V90
- Capacities: 32GB (SDHC), 64GB, 128GB (SDXC)
- Read speed: 300 MB/s
- Write speed: 260 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 145 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 18 | 2.19 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 35 | 1.90 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 51 | 2.23 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 47 | 3.03 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 18 | 3.21 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 29 | 2.68 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 12 | 4.27 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 36 | 9.11 |
11. Sony SF-M Tough UHS-II
The Sony SF-M Tough memory cards are similar to the more expensive SF-G Tough version, but these are rated V60 for video and their read speed has been cut to 277MB/s and the write speed to 150MB/s.
Please note that these cards are a little thicker than other memory cards and can be a tight fit in the R10’s memory card slots.
- Bus speed: UHS-II
- Video speed class: V60
- Capacities: 32GB (SDHC), 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (SDXC)
- Read speed: 277 MB/s
- Write speed: 150 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 110 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB Sony SF-M Tough UHS-II memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 17 | 2.98 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 34 | 2.46 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 51 | 2.46 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 59 | 3.31 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 17 | 3.93 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 30 | 3.60 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 13 | 4.78 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 39 | 11.73 |
12. Sony SF-M UHS-II
- Bus speed: UHS-II
- Video speed class: V60
- Capacities: 32GB (SDHC), 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (SDXC)
- Read speed: 277 MB/s
- Write speed: 150 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 110 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB Sony SF-M UHS-II memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 17 | 2.98 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 34 | 2.46 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 51 | 2.46 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 59 | 3.31 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 17 | 3.93 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 30 | 3.60 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 13 | 4.78 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 39 | 11.73 |
13. ProGrade V60 UHS-II
- Bus speed: UHS-II
- Video speed class: V60
- Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (SDXC)
- Read speed: 250 MB/s
- Write speed: 130 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 102 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB ProGrade V60 UHS-II memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 17 | 3.36 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 34 | 2.70 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 51 | 2.15 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 56 | 3.21 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 17 | 4.53 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 29 | 4.31 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 12 | 5.14 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 36 | 10.96 |
14. Lexar Professional 1667X UHS-II
- Bus speed: UHS-II
- Video speed class: V60
- Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (SDXC)
- Read speed: 250 MB/s
- Write speed: 120 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 82 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB Lexar Professional 1667X UHS-II memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 17 | 4.24 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 29 | 3.01 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 51 | 3.01 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 56 | 3.59 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 16 | 5.66 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 29 | 7.93 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 12 | 6.15 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 36 | 15.28 |
15. Sony SF-E UHS-II
- Bus speed: UHS-II
- Video speed class: 64GB V30, 128GB and higher V60
- Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (SDXC)
- Read speed: 270 MB/s
- Write speed: 64GB 70 MB/s, 128GB + 256GB 120 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 64 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB Sony SF-E UHS-II memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 16 | 5.45 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 29 | 4.10 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 51 | 4.31 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 47 | 4.35 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 16 | 7.81 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 29 | 8.21 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 12 | 7.70 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 36 | 15.73 |
16. Angelbird AV Pro Mk 2 V90 UHS-II
- Bus speed: UHS-II
- Video speed class: V90
- Capacities: 32GB (SDHC), 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (SDXC)
- Read speed: 300 MB/s
- Write speed: 280 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 54.2 MB/s.
This card definitely has performance issues in the R10 as it’s underperforming badly compared with the other UHS-II cards here. We’ve seen the same poor performance when tested in the R3, R6 and R7. We know that it’s not our card as it works great in the Sony cameras that we have tested it in. So we’d recommend avoiding this card for now.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB Angelbird AV Pro Mk 2 V90 UHS-II memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 17 | 7.28 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 29 | 5.48 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 46 | 5.10 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 49 | 7.68 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 16 | 9.63 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 29 | 10.93 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 13 | 9.60 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 37 | 20.45 |
UHS-I Memory Card Speed & Buffer Tests
If you prefer to shoot single shots than multiple bursts, then you might be happy enough with the slower UHS-I cards and save yourself a little money in the process.
But if you want to benefit from the 3x faster read times of UHS-II cards vs UHS-I when copying files to your computer, you may still want to consider a UHS-II card.
Here are our R10 in-camera speed and buffer tests for 7 different UHS-I memory cards.
1. Delkin Devices Advantage UHS-I
Delkin Devices Advantage UHS-I memory cards are designed and supported in the USA.
They are protected against water, shock, and x-rays, and also features built-in error correction and wear leveling.
Each memory card is supported by a Lifetime Warranty and Delkin’s American-based customer support team.
Bus speed: UHS-I
Video speed class: V30
Capacities: 32GB (SDHC), 64GB, 128GB, 256GB,512GB, 1TB (SDXC)
Read speed: 100 MB/s
Write speed: 80 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 71 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB Delkin Devices Advantage UHS-I memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 16 | 4.78 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 29 | 3.81 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 45 | 2.98 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 56 | 4.06 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 16 | 6.76 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 29 | 6.66 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 13 | 7.20 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 36 | 14.31 |
2. Kingston Canvas Go! Plus UHS-I
The Kingston Canvas Go Plus UHS-I cards are normally priced a little cheaper than the SanDisk cards but both the read and write speeds are identical.
Bus speed: UHS-I
Video speed class: V30
Capacities: 32GB (SDHC), 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB (SDXC)
Read speed: 170 MB/s
Write speed: 90 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 70 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB Kingston Canvas Go Plus UHS-I memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 16 | 5.01 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 30 | 3.88 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 46 | 2.71 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 58 | 3.86 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 16 | 6.45 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 30 | 6.65 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 13 | 7.26 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 37 | 14.15 |
3. SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I
The SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I memory card was pretty much the only card that graced my cameras until UHS-II slots started to become more popular.
Although this card doesn’t claim to be bullet proof, it should do, as I’ve never had any issues with mine.
SanDisk claim that its shockproof, X-ray proof, waterproof and can also withstand temperatures from -13 to 185°F.
Bus speed: UHS-I
Video speed class: V30
Capacities: 32GB (SDHC), 64GB, 128GB, 256GB,512GB, 1TB (SDXC)
Read speed: 170 MB/s
Write speed: 90 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 65 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 16 | 5.36 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 30 | 4.96 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 47 | 3.37 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 58 | 4.20 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 16 | 6.86 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 30 | 7.10 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 13 | 7.35 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 37 | 15.33 |
4. Transcend 500S UHS-I
The SanDisk Extreme UHS-I card is just as reliable as the Pro version but both the read and write speeds lose 20 MB/s compared to the Pro.
Otherwise this is a fantastic and very affordable UHS-I card for the R10.
Bus speed: UHS-I
Video speed class: V30
Capacities: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB (SDHC), 64GB, 128GB (SDXC)
Read speed: 95 MB/s
Write speed: 60 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 48 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB Transcend 500S UHS-I memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 16 | 7.75 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 30 | 5.98 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 46 | 5.55 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 49 | 5.40 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 16 | 9.33 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 30 | 9.66 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 13 | 9.63 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 37 | 17.96 |
5. Lexar Professional 1066x UHS-I
The Lexar Professional 1066x UHS-I cards appear to be very well reviewed if you take a look at the reviews over on B&H Photo.
Thankfully this card appears to have escaped the reliability problems that some of their faster UHS-II cards have been suffering from recently.
Bus speed: UHS-I
Video speed class: V30
Capacities: 32GB (SDHC), 64GB, 128GB, 256GB,512GB, 1TB (SDXC)
Read speed: 160 MB/s
Write speed: 120 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 56 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB Lexar Professional 1066x UHS-I memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 16 | 6.55 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 30 | 4.95 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 46 | 4.25 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 49 | 4.45 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 16 | 8.33 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 30 | 8.75 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 13 | 8.88 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 37 | 16.01 |
6. SanDisk Extreme UHS-I
The SanDisk Extreme UHS-I card is just as reliable as the Pro version but both the read and write speeds lose 20 MB/s compared to the Pro.
Otherwise this is a fantastic and very affordable UHS-I card for the R10.
Bus speed: UHS-I
Video speed class: V30
Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (SDXC)
Read speed: 150 MB/s
Write speed: 70 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 51 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB SanDisk Extreme UHS-I memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 16 | 7.05 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 31 | 5.40 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 48 | 4.40 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 47 | 5.60 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 16 | 9.76 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 28 | 9.46 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 12 | 9.13 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 34 | 18.03 |
7. Lexar Professional 633X UHS-I
The Lexar Professional 633X UHS-I card can withstand temperature extremes from -13 to 185°F. The built-in write protect switch will help to avoid accidentally deleting your images.
Bus speed: UHS-I
Video speed class: V30
Capacities: 32GB (SDHC), 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (SDXC)
Read speed: 95 MB/s
Write speed: 45 MB/s
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
When shooting in RAW the actual R10 in-camera write speed is around 34 MB/s.
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB Lexar Professional 633X UHS-I memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Electronic Shutter (23 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 16 | 11.56 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 27 | 9.83 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 45 | 8.88 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 48 | 10.10 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 16 | 16.50 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 28 | 16.45 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 12 | 14.46 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 34 | 25.80 |
Mechanical / Electronic Shutter 15 FPS Speed & Buffer Tests
All of our R10 memory card speed tests are carried out at 23 FPS with the electronic shutter to make sure that we test the cards maximum write speeds in-camera.
However, we know that some of you will prefer to shoot with the mechanical shutter which shoots at a maximum of 15 FPS, or Hi Drive Mode with the Electronic Shutter which is also 15 FPS.
We don’t test every single card at 15 FPS as this would drive us nuts, but here are the results you can expect from our recommended Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II memory card at 15 FPS.
In-Camera Speed / Buffer Test Results
Here are our complete in-camera speed / buffer test results when using a 64GB Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II memory card in Hi+ Drive Mode using the Mechanical Shutter (15 FPS).
| Image Type | Shots Before Hitting Buffer | Time to Clear Buffer (Seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| RAW (27.3MB*) | 27 | 2.63 |
| CRAW (12.5MB*) | 146 | 2.64 |
| JPEG L (7.6MB *) | 215 | 2.65 |
| HEIF L (8.2MB *) | 147 | 3.96 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + JPEG L (7.6MB) | 25 | 2.73 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + JPEG L 7.6MB) | 64 | 3.28 |
| RAW (27.3MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 23 | 5.96 |
| CRAW (12.5MB) + HEIF L (8.2MB) | 47 | 9.76 |
Memory Cards for Recording Video
We’d recommend using a V60 or V90 rated UHS-II memory card for recording video with the Canon EOS R10.
A V60 rated card will make sure that you are able to record in all of the video modes that the R10 supports.
Our recommendation would be a card like the Sony SF-M UHS-II card (not the Tough version) which is V60 rated and reasonably priced. (B&H Photo | Amazon).
A V90 card won’t provide you with any benefits over V60 for video with the R10 unless you can make use of this additional speed in a camera that requires it.
Here is Canon’s list of supported memory cards for the R10 depending on the video format you are recording in.
What Size Memory Card Do You Need?
This really depends on what and how you are shooting.
Stills Shooters
If you shoot sports or birds in flight, then you will most likely be making use of the burst mode and will fill a 64GB card pretty quickly. We’d recommend going with a 128GB if you don’t want to be changing cards too often.
If you don’t shoot many bursts then 64GB or even 32GB will probably be large enough for you.
Video Shooters
For video shooters you will most likely want to go with the largest card that you can afford.
It’s best to avoid 32GB SDHC or smaller memory cards because they use the FAT 32 file system and video files will be broken up into 4GB chunks.
So stick with the larger 64GB and higher cards because these are all SDXC cards that use the exFAT file system and don’t suffer from the 4GB limit.
Memory Card Readers
To take advantage of the faster UHS-II memory cards you will need to use a UHS-II card reader/writer unless your computer has an SD card slot that supports UHS-II cards.
Here are our recommended UHS-II memory card readers for the Canon R10.
Sony MRW-S1 UHS-II SD Memory Card Reader
The MRW-S1 card reader features a USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s) bus. It supports both Mac and Windows and is also backwards compatible with UHS-I memory cards.
Kingston Mobilelite Plus SD Card Reader
The Kingston Mobilelite Plus SD Card Reader also supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s) along with both Windows and Mac. It is also backwards compatible with UHS-I SD cards.
Apple USB Type-C to SD Card Reader
The Apple USB Type-C to SD Card Reader supports USB 3.1 / 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s). It is compatible with a variety of Apple notebooks and third-generation iPad Pros. It’s also backwards compatible with UHS-I SD cards.
Memory Card Storage
If you wan to protect your memory cards and your images then we’d strongly recommend using a sturdy memory card case to keep them safe.
Ruggard Leda Memory Card Case
This case holds 12 SD (UHS-I & UHS-II) & 12 microSD cards. It features a molded-rubber lining, a polycarbonate exterior shell, and a snap closure. It also includes a carabiner.
The snap closure provides a weatherproof seal to help protect your valuable images.
Summary
Our recommended memory card for the Canon R10 is the Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II (B&H Photo | Amazon).
Although fractionally slower than the Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II cards, it’s normally priced around 40% less than the Sony cards!
We recommend this card for shooting both stills and video because of its performance, reliability and price.
If you only shoot video then you could save some money by purchasing a slower V60 memory card which will still support all of the R10’s video formats. Such as the Sony SF-M UHS-II memory card (B&H Photo | Amazon).
We recommend avoiding the Angelbird AV Pro Mk 2 V90 UHS-II memory card due to its poor performance in-camera.
Please let us know in the comments below if you found this guide helpful, or if you’d like to recommend another memory card for the R10.
Wow, just an amazing article! Just got the R10 and you’ve outlined all the information is an organized manner.
Glad that the article helped Siraj! Hope you are enjoying your R10 🙂