The Canon EOS R8 features a single memory card slots and is compatible with UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC cards and also backwards compatible with UHS-I cards.
We have so far tested 24 memory cards in the Canon R8 to see how they actually perform in-camera. This helps us to provide more real-world advice on which cards to buy rather than just relying on label speeds.
Below you'll find a short summary of our top ten results. We'd recommend visiting our Canon R8 Memory Card Speed & Buffer Tests blog post if you'd like to view all of our comprehensive results including the time taken for each card to clear the buffer.
Canon R8 UHS-II SD Memory Card In-Camera Test Summary
| UHS-II SD Card | In-Camera Write Speed * | Max Burst * | Video Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Sony SF-G Tough |
177 MB/s |
54 | V90 |
| 2. Kingston Canvas React Plus |
170 MB/s |
54 | V90 |
| 3. Exascend Catalyst |
170 MB/s |
54 | V90 |
| 4. Ritzgear Video Pro |
165 MB/s |
54 | V90 |
| 5. Lexar Professional 2000X | 165 MB/s | 54 | V90 |
| 6. PNY X-PRO 90 |
163 MB/s |
54 | V90 |
| 7. SanDisk Extreme Pro |
159 MB/s |
54 | V90 |
| 8. Integral Ultima Pro X2 V90 |
159 MB/s |
54 | V60 |
| 9. Hoodman Steel 2000x |
158 MB/s |
54 | V60 |
| 10. Delkin Devices POWER |
157 MB/s |
54 | V60 |
* When shooting RAW + JPEG L with the Electronic Shutter (40 FPS)
