The Sony RX10 V is an all-in-one bridge camera featuring a 20.1 MP 1.0-type stacked CMOS sensor, it features a single memory card slot that supports SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I / UHS-II) memory cards.
For photographers shooting action we would recommend one of the faster V90 UHS-II cards to help the buffer to clear quickly. If you are not shooting continuous bursts then we would recommend a V60 UHS-II card instead.
For videographers the card you choose will depend on the video type and bit rate that you wish to shoot in.
- XAVC S HD (100 Mbps): SDHC/SDXC UHS-I card (U3 / V30 or higher)
- XAVC HS 4K (280 Mbps): SDXC UHS-II card (V60 or higher)
- XAVC S 4K (280 Mbps): SDXC UHS-II card (V60 or higher)
- XAVC S-I 4K (600 Mbps): SDXC UHS-II card (V90 or higher)
- XAVC S-I HD (222 Mbps): SDXC UHS-II card (V90 or higher)
For S&Q Motion shooting an SDXC V90 UHS-II card is required.
For the best performance we would recommend the faster UHS-II SDXC cards rather than the slower UHS-I cards. SDXC cards are 64GB and larger, this will also ensure that your video files are not broken into 4GB chunks.
Recommended UHS-II SDXC Cards
Our top recommended UHS-II SDXC cards based on speed and reliability for the Sony RX10 V are:
| UHS-II Card | Max Write Speed | Max Read Speed | Video Speed Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| SanDisk Extreme Pro | 300 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Lexar Professional GOLD 2000X | 260 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Delkin Devices BLACK | 250 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Delkin Devices Power | 250 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Nextorage NX-F2PRO | 299 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Angelbird AV PRO SD (MK2) | 280 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Sony SF-G Tough | 299 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| OWC Atlas Ultra | 250 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Lexar Professional 1667X | 120 MB/s | 250 MB/s | V60 |
| Angelbird AV PRO SD (MK2) | 160 MB/s | 280 MB/s | V60 |
| Lexar Professional GOLD 1800x | 210 MB/s | 280 MB/s | V60 |
| Nextorage NX-F2SE Series | 100 MB/s | 280 MB/s | V60 |
FAQs
What is the difference between UHS-I and UHS-II memory cards?
UHS-II offers much faster speeds (up to 312 MB/s) compared to UHS-I (up to 104 MB/s). This is possible via a second row of pins and two data lanes for simultaneous upstream and downstream data transfer. The extra row of pins are visible on the back of UHS-II cards. Both card types are backward compatible, but a UHS-II card will only operate at UHS-I speeds in a camera that only supports UHS-I cards.
What is the difference between SDHC and SDXC memory cards?
SDHC cards are formatted using the FAT32 file system which is limited to a maximum file size of 4GB. So when recording video clips, the clip will be split every 4 GB but playback with the camera will be seamless. SDXC cards use the exFAT file system which supports a maximum file size of 16 exabytes (EB), so video clips will not be split. SDHC cards support capacities of between 2-32GB and SDXC cards support 64GB-2TB.
Where can you find the Sony RX10 V specifications?
Full specifications for the Sony RX10 V can be found on Sony's website.
