The maximum size of a microsd memory card. Everything you need to know about SD memory cards so you don't screw up when buying. The best ratio of price and quality

If you want to choose the best card memory for your camera or smartphone, but find it difficult to choose, then you have come to the right address. In this article, we talk about how the memory cards on the market differ from each other, and give a practical answer to the question of which particular memory card can perform better in certain work scenarios.

In 2018, memory cards are ubiquitous. They are used in many types of consumer electronics, from phones and cameras to laptops, drones and video recorders. The high-quality work of all such gadgets directly depends on how appropriate a memory card is selected for them. And it's not just about capacity: the performance of memory cards, as well as their price, can vary significantly, and different gadgets have completely different requirements for the speed of the storage media used in them. If the memory card is chosen incorrectly, this can directly affect the operation of the gadget - to the point that it refuses to perform its functions at all. Therefore, the study of the practical characteristics of memory cards under different types of load is a very important study, which allows you to find the most suitable option for each case without overpaying for excessive characteristics.

The main general conclusion from the conducted testing is as follows: the performance of microSD-memory cards is not always directly dependent on their cost. It is quite possible to find a memory card with a good speed at a low price today.

However, it is not so easy to do this without additional research. Just looking at the speed class logos marked on the map is clearly not enough. Manufacturers are extremely inaccurate when it comes to labeling, and by and large, a declaration that a card belongs to a particular speed class means absolutely nothing. In most cases, the speed of current models of microSD-cards significantly exceeds the levels declared by the manufacturer. For example, the formally fastest cards that took part in the tests were marked only with the U3 and V30 classes, but in practice, some of the studied specimens were able to demonstrate a write speed of an impressive 90 MB / s, which is three times better.

Even greater difficulties arise if the card is selected for an Android device. In most cases, manufacturers do not describe the speeds that are important in this case at a small-block load at all, and there is a complete information vacuum in this area.

Fortunately, the tests carried out allow us to answer basic questions about the real speed characteristics of memory cards and give specific recommendations. In order to present a generalized picture of the domestic market of 64 GB microSD cards, we have compiled traditional price-performance ratio maps, which combine the speed of memory cards according to the results of testing and their average cost according to Yandex.Market (for Moscow, 07.09.18).

The first diagram takes into account the speed of memory cards under linear load. It should be followed when it comes to choosing a microSD card for recording photo or video content with the appropriate device.

The second chart takes into account both linear load performance and random operations with small blocks. This illustration should be followed when choosing a mobile storage medium for an Android device in which a memory card is planned to be used, including for installing programs and storing work files.

The presented data hardly needs any additional comments. Therefore, we can only issue a list of recommended models for purchase.

SamsungEVOPlus64 GB. Samsung's basic memory card is the absolute favorite in today's test. While the EVO Plus falls into the category of ultra-low-cost cards, it is capable of delivering performance levels that are more than double the price of options. This rarely happens, but in this case we are dealing with a product that will appeal to almost everyone and suitable for almost everything. In other words, Samsung EVO Plus is our clear choice.

SanDiskExtremePro64 GB. We could not find alternatives that could be compared with the Samsung EVO Plus in terms of price and performance. However, it would still be wrong to leave a list of recommendations from only one model. So, if you don't mind high-priced memory cards, then we would advise you to take a look at the SanDisk Extreme Pro. This card is interesting in that it offers the maximum possible serial speeds for the interface being used. Buying it, you can be sure that it was impossible to find anything better for a photo or video camera among UHS-I cards.

SanDiskExtreme64 GB. The third alternative that I would like to mention in this article is the SanDisk Extreme card. True, it makes sense to purchase such a microSD card only if Samsung EVO Plus for some reason categorically does not suit you. It is more expensive, and its performance is slightly better only under random load. However, against the background of other proposals, it looks quite good, which allows us to include it among the acceptable options, especially when it comes to choosing a mobile storage medium for a smartphone or tablet.

Several speed tests of budget 32GB MicroSDHC memory cards using the CrystalDiskMark utility and an internal PCIe card reader Realtek RTS5227-GR & RTS5249-GR Notebook MSI GE70 0ND-082X .
MicroSDHC memory card: . Photo of the packaging complete with microSD - SD adapter:

Card capacity: 32GB. Recording speed classification: Class 10. The microSDHC memory card is made for high-speed continuous shooting. Designed for use in mobile phones, smartphones, communicators, PDAs, MP3 / MP4 players, digital cameras and camcorders, and other digital devices.

Using the CrystalDiskMark 5.0.2 x64 test, we will check the speed of the Silicon Power SP032GBSTH010V10-SP.

MicroSDHC memory card: . There is an inscription on the package: read speed - up to 48Mb / s (320x), write speed is lower. Specified specifications are based on internal tests and performance may be lower than advertised depending on host, interface, operating conditions and other factors.
Waterproof, immune to x-rays, magnetic fields and extreme temperatures, shockproof.
Speed ​​class: UHS-I.
Performance class 10 is ideal for continuous Full HD movie shooting.
Made in Malaysia. The adapter is made in China.
Warranty: 60 months.

Capture and store more high-quality photos and Full HD videos on your smartphone or Android tablet using a SanDisk Ultra microSDHC UHS-I memory card. And the SanDisk Memory Zone app, available on the Google Play Store, provides a convenient way to browse, access, and back up all the files in your phone's memory. The application can be configured to automatically upload files from the built-in storage to the memory card, which will help your smartphone perform at its best.

The SanDisk SDSDQUAN-032G-G4A memory card showed the highest sequential read and write speeds: 30MB/s.

Map microSDHC memory Class 10 from Transcend delivers excellent performance at only 1/10 the size of an SD card. The Transcend TS32GUSDHC10 features the extraordinary Class 10 speed introduced by the SD Card Association as the new SD 3.0 specification, 10Mb/s write speed is guaranteed. A class 10 microSDHC card with high speed performance, large memory size of 32GB at a minimum size is especially recommended for use in modern mobile devices.
Fully compatible with the SD 3.0 standard.
Class 10 guarantees fast data transfer.
Data transfer rate of at least 10Mb/s, read speed up to 20Mb/s.
Built-in ECC technology to detect and correct transmission errors. Exclusive program RecoveRx to recover deleted and lost data from portable media.
Extreme protection. To guarantee maximum level performance and reliability, Transcend puts its microSD memory cards to the test in the harshest environments.
Waterproof: Complies with JIS IPX7 standard and remains functional even after being submerged for 30 minutes in water up to 1m deep.
Reliable even at extreme temperatures: withstand both extremely low (up to -25C) and high (up to 85C) temperatures.
ESD-proof: They are resistant to static charges as they are designed in accordance with the EMC IEC61000-4-2 standard.
X-Ray Protection: ISO7816-1 compliant and unaffected by airport X-ray scanners.
Shock resistance: they have excellent shock resistance, vibration resistance, high bending and torsional rigidity of the body.
Dimensions: 11 x 15 x 1 mm.
Supply voltage: 2.7V~3.6V.
Operating temperature range: -25C(-13F) to ~85C(185F).
Resource: 10K cycles of connection and disconnection.
Weight: 0.4 grams.
Made in Taiwan.

The utility showed sequential read speeds claimed to be up to 20Mb/s (133x), the same as the SanDisk SDSDQUAN-032G-G4A card: 30Mb/s.

(or SDC10G2/32GBSP without SD adapter included). The Kingston microSDHC/microSDXC Class 10 UHS-I memory card features Class 10 UHS-I speeds (45MB/s read, 10MB/s write), making it ideal for photographers capturing everything from still images to children or animals in motion. It's also ideal for shooting cinematic HD (1080p) movies and has faster buffering time between shots than Class 4 memory cards.
The smallest microSDHC/microSDXC Class 10 UHS-I SD memory card is a popular memory expansion solution for tablets, smartphones and action cameras. It can also be used with an optional SD memory card adapter for standard size SDHC/SDXC host devices.
Designed for extreme environments, this versatile memory card has been tested for water resistance, extreme temperature resistance, shock resistance, vibration resistance and X-ray resistance. Thanks to wide choice capacity (from 8GB to 128GB), you can choose the right memory card for your needs and get free space to save thousands of high-quality photos and hours of video.
- Class 10 UHS-I speed (45MB/s read, 10MB/s write). UHS-I interface- microSDHC/microSDXC Class 10 UHS-I ideal for capturing cinematic HD (1080p) video and action photos (children, animals, etc.)
- Compact form factor.
- Reliable protection of photos and videos even in extreme conditions.
- Capacity 8GB–128GB. Kingston microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards are available in capacities ranging from 8GB to 128GB to meet the needs of users.
- In addition, all maps Memory Kingston have a lifetime warranty, free technical support and boast legendary Kingston reliability.
- FAT32 format (microSDHC 8GB–32GB); exFAT (microSDXC 64GB-128GB).
- Working temperatures: from -25 to 85C.
- Operating voltage: 3.3V.
The SD Card Association defines card speeds in two terms: Speed ​​Class and UHS Speed ​​Class.
- Speed ​​Class is a number that determines the speed of the memory card; 4 means 4MB/s, 6 means 6MB/s, etc.
- UHS (Ultra High Speed) uses minimum write speeds to distinguish between memory cards; UHS-I Speed ​​Class 1 has a minimum write speed of 10MB/s, while UHS-I Speed ​​Class 3 has a minimum write speed of 30MB/s.

Photo of the reverse side of the packaging of the Kingston SDC10G2/32GB memory card.

CrystalDiskMark showed a sequential read speed of 81Mb/s, which is higher than the declared 45Mb/s, but write speed is one of the lowest: 17Mb/s (but also higher than the declared 10Mb/s).

Designed for 4K and Full HD video recording, it is shockproof, waterproof, X-ray resistant.
Record all the fun on your smartphone or digital camera. With a 32 GB memory card, you have enough space for all your photos and videos in Full-HD - now precious memories will always be with you.
The EXCERIA microSD M302 memory card is a real boon for sophisticated photographers. Huge storage capacity and ultra-fast recording speed allow you to save data in Full HD format.
Toshiba M302 microSD memory cards fully comply with the requirements of the SD Association. The Toshiba ADP-HS02 adapter provides compatibility with SD and SDHC slots.
Toshiba's write protection feature prevents accidental overwriting.
Designed to Toshiba's highest quality standards, SD memory cards come with a standard 5-year limited warranty.
UHS-I microSDHC memory card supporting Class 10, UHS Speed ​​Class 3 (minimum write speed: 30MB/s). Declared sequential read speed: up to 90Mb/s. Approximate usable capacity: 28.8 Gb/s.

The CrystalDiskMark utility showed a sequential read speed of 86.96MB / s, which is slightly short of the declared 90MB / s, a write speed of 26.82MB / s.

MicroSDHC memory card: .
This memory card is rated speed 10 for video quality, which means you can shoot in Full HD without dropping frames. And with up to 64 GB of storage, you can store plenty of Full HD video files before you need to transfer them to your computer.
Waterproof, shock-resistant, heat-resistant and X-ray resistant, SanDisk Ultra microSD UHS-I cards keep your memories safe from the vicissitudes of life. You can safely use your phone or tablet during a snowfall, shoot at the edge of the pool or among the hot sands of the desert. The SanDisk memory card will survive even if the device itself fails.

SanDisk Ultra microSD UHS-I cards are the perfect companion for powerful Android smartphones and tablets. With more memory on the card, you can shoot more photos and videos without worrying about running out of space.

The CrystalDiskMark utility showed a sequential read speed of 43.4MB / s, which is slightly short of the declared 48MB / s, a write speed of 37.8MB / s.

MicroSDHC memory card: .
The EVO Plus series cards are ideal for capturing life's most precious moments and then enjoying 4K UHD video on a compatible device.
Micro SD cards are compatible with a wide range of devices, and with the included SD adapter, it fits even more devices from almost any brand while maintaining the excellent speed and performance of the EVO Plus.
EVO Plus cards are protected by four types of protection: they can withstand up to 72 hours in sea water, operate in extreme temperatures, be in airport X-ray machines, or be exposed to electromagnetic waves equivalent to MRI.

Performance class: Grade 1, Class 10. UHS-1 interface. Data transfer rate (read / write): 95/20 MB / s.

CrystalDiskMark showed a sequential read speed of 29.88MB/s and a write speed of 27.02MB/s. The thing is that the memory card was inserted into the card reader of the budget laptop ASUS X554LJ (90NB08I8-M06800) which uses a USB 2.0 interface with a bandwidth of 480 Mbps.

First of all, I suggest starting with the sizes of SD cards, at the moment there are three sizes of memory cards:

Full size SD memory card.

And the most small size microSD

If you bought a smaller memory card, such as a MicroSD card, and you need miniSD card, then with the help of an adapter you can easily correct the situation. The adapter will also help you switch from MicroSD to MiniSD or SD.

If you want to connect a memory card to a USB port, you will need an SD-USB adapter.

Generations of SD cards.

At the time of writing, there are three generations of SD cards:

SD memory card:

Year of issue since 2000;

Maximum capacity SD 1.0 - from 8 MB to 2 GB, SD 1.1 - up to 4 GB;

The original file system is FAT16.

Comment: today they are obsolete and are not used, because they support small capacity and low write speed.

SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) Memory Card:

Year of issue since 2006;

Maximum capacity up to 32 GB.

The original file system is FAT32.

Comment: This is now the most popular type of memory card, due to its good write speed and capacity. For many, the capacity of 16 GB and 32 GB is quite acceptable, another undoubted plus is the low price of memory cards of this generation.

SDXC (Secure Digital eXtended Capacity) ultra high capacity memory card:

Year of issue since 2009;

Maximum capacity from 64 GB. up to 2 TB (2048 GB.);

The original exFAT file system.

Comment: These memory cards are the future, since 32 GB of memory, which the previous generation of SD can provide, is not enough for many, do not forget that the quality and, accordingly, the size of the files are increasing, for example, instead of Full HD, 4K video has appeared. The capacity and speed of these SD cards is enough to not only record video on them in high quality but also store it.

SD card capacity.

From the previous point, I think many have understood that the capacity of the memory card depends on the generation of the SD card. Today, if you need a memory card up to 32 GB, it will be an SDHC card, if more than 32 GB, then SDXC. It remains only to determine how much to choose a memory card. Below is a table that will help you in choosing the first column indicates the capacity of the media, the second - the number of minutes of video in high resolution Full HD + number of pictures in the third column.

The speed of memory cards.

A very important characteristic of memory cards is the write speed. It is the write speed that determines how fast you can copy data to an SD card or how fast an application will work recorded on a card or what quality of video you can record on a memory card.

The SDHC standard provides for five classes of memory cards:

Class	Recording speed	purpose
Class 2	at least 2 MB/s	Recording video data for SD TV
Class 4	at least 4 MB/s	For recording HD (high definition) as well as Full HD (720p to 1080p/1080i high definition) video. Digital cameras entry level, gaming consoles and other devices that support SDHC cards.
Class 6	at least 6 MB/s
Class 10	at least 10 MB/s	For Full HD (1080p) video recording, high definition (HD) still photography, and live broadcast recording.
UHS Speed ​​Class 1 (U1)	at least 10 MB/s	Full HD video recording, 3D video image recording, high-definition (HD) photo shooting and live broadcast recording.
UHS Speed ​​Class 3 (U3)	at least 30 MB/s	Record video files for 4K TV - UHD TV (UHS bus). D-SLR and D-SLM cameras and 4K camcorders.

Due to the fact that progress does not stand still, the speed of SD cards is increasing, in addition to the class, there is the concept of rating, the higher it is, the higher the write speed (multiplier 1 × = 150 KB / s).

Rating	Speed ​​(MB/s)	SDHC class
6×	0,9	n/a
13×	2,0	2
26×	4,0	4
32×	4,8	5
40×	6,0	6
66×	10,0	10
100×	15,0	15
133×	20,0	20
150×	22,5	22
200×	30,0	30
266×	40,0	40
300×	45,0	45
400×	60,0	60
600×	90,0	90

Determining the class of a memory card is quite easy; for this, it is enough to look closely at the packaging.

Whoever owns the information owns the world. And what if various devices (for example, tablets, smartphones, DVRs, digital cameras / camcorders, etc.) have small internal memory and it is often not enough to use a large amount useful information? A variety of memory cards come to the rescue in solving this problem. In this article, we will look at what types of memory cards are and how not to make a mistake in choosing them.

general description memory cards, sizes and purpose

- SD (Secure Digital Memory Card)

SD cards are the most big cards memory in size, are used in digital video cameras and cameras, navigators, and other equipment. Many laptops and netbooks are equipped with a slot (connector) for such a flash drive, which is very convenient when transferring photos and videos from a camera to a laptop.

- microSD (micro Secure Digital Memory Card)

microSD cards are ultra-compact and are used in smaller devices. Thus, most modern mobile phones, smartphones and communicators are equipped with a slot for connecting a microSD card. And with the help of special adapters (adapters) microSD cards can be inserted into any slot for a regular SD card.

Main types of SD and microSD cards

SD cards are divided into certain types: SD, SDHS, SDХC. They differ in capacitive characteristics, compatibility with various devices, as well as the file system.

Ultra High Speed, Phase I (UHS-I)- bus interface that increases the speed characteristics of the semiconductor carrier. Moreover, the maximum speed is achieved precisely in the case when both the card and the receiving device support the data exchange protocol - UHS. Depending on the mode of operation, the bandwidth of the UHS-I bus is up to 50 MB / s (write) and 104 MB / s (read).

Compatibility issue

Before buying a memory card, it is very important to make sure that the type of card you choose is suitable for your equipment. The device must support a certain format - see table:

Host Devices / Card Readers	Map types
SDXC/microSDHC	SDXC / microSDXC, SDHC / microSDHC, SD / microSD
SDHC/microSDHC	SDHC/microSDHC, SD/microSD

SD cards will work in all devices that support SD, SDHC, or SDXC

SDHC cards are not backwards compatible with devices that only accept SD cards. Most readers and receivers manufactured after 2008 should be SDHC compatible.

SDXC cards are not backward compatible with devices that accept SD cards and SDHC cards. Most receivers manufactured after 2010 should be compatible with SDXC cards.

Classes of SD microSD cards

When choosing a drive for a digital device, it is not enough to take into account only the type and volume of information storage. The SD card class must be taken into account. IN Lately the equipment manufacturers themselves clearly and clearly indicate in the specification what class of memory card is needed for optimal operation of the device.

What is a class for memory cards? It's very simple, the speed class is information about the minimum write speed to the memory card. In other words, the higher the class of the memory card, the faster you can record and save voluminous information, play large audio and video files without stopping and interrupting the sound.

The main classes are class 2, class 4, class 6 and class 10. The number here indicates the speed in MB/s. An ordinary user who, for example, is not fond of high-definition video shooting, may simply not need too high a speed. But for professionals, speed is a priority! It is for demanding photo and video equipment that UHS (Ultra High Speed) cards were developed.

	Minimum write speed	Application area
		For advanced devices, this class is not suitable, since the data flow in them is huge. But for a photo frame, an e-book or an mp3 player, its capabilities will be quite enough.
		Fairly common class. These cards are suitable for undemanding devices that belong to the budget segment.
		Memory cards with such a speed are the most optimal in price and are widely used among users of modern gadgets.
		This class of memory cards has proven itself in SLR cameras capable of continuous shooting, as well as camcorders that record in Full HD 1080 format. Also, these cards are perfect for most modern smartphones, tablets, and other devices that have games and various applications.

Thus, we found out that there are different sizes (SD and microSD) and types of SD memory cards. It cannot be said that some cards are fundamentally better or worse than others. They have different purposes. The main difference between the two is how versatile they are. Therefore, when choosing a card for your device, you should focus on whether a particular format is suitable for the device, as well as on the recording speed.

For example, when buying a memory card for a smartphone, volume plays a greater role than speed. The advantages of a large storage are obvious, but the advantages of a high transfer rate on a smartphone are practically not felt, since large files are rarely written and read there.

When it comes to DVRs or cameras that shoot HD and 4K video, both speed and volume are equally important here. For 4K video, camera manufacturers recommend using UHS cards U3. For HD video or RAW photography, UHS U1 and even Class 10 cards are great.

We hope that this article has helped you in choosing a memory card. Good luck!

With this article, our site continues a whole cycle of useful materials, the purpose of which will be to facilitate the choice of any product from the thousands of options offered on the market. Agree, the choice of a specific model of a device always takes a lot of time, which can be spent usefully. In today's material, we will talk about choosing a memory card for a smartphone, tablet or camera.

Introduction

Flash memory is used today in almost all electronic devices - both in personal computers and laptops in the form of SSD drives, and in mobile devices - in the form of internal memory and flash cards. The latter will be discussed in this article. By using small card(their dimensions have long allowed them to be used in the smallest and thinnest devices) you can increase the amount of available memory of your smartphone, camera or tablet by many gigabytes, so you can carry more content with you - games, music, videos or books with magazines. In addition, the cost of capacious and fast memory cards is now lower than ever.

Memory cards are not as fast as USB flash drives, but their speeds have long reached a level that allows you to record 4K video on them without any problems, and even more so to view it. But different card models can vary greatly in their data writing and reading speeds - you will learn about this in the section on their characteristics. But it is worth noting that different devices can support cards of a certain maximum capacity - say, cheap smartphones sometimes cannot work with microSD cards with a capacity of more than 32 GB. Also, don't expect new speed gains from an old camera by using a card with a higher speed class - it's likely that the card will run in a slower mode to ensure compatibility. To find out about support for specific speeds and sizes of memory cards, you need to refer to the official user manual for a particular device.

By 2015, the memory card industry focused on just two types - SD and microSD. The former are more often used in photo and video cameras, sometimes in laptops; the latter are more commonly used with smartphones and tablets. Once upon a time, there were many more types of cards - some of you may remember names like MMC, Memory Stick Duo or xD-Picture. Fortunately, this fragmentation is now gone - almost any device supports either SD or microSD cards (or even both formats). We will describe their differences, as well as other important characteristics, below.

Key Features of Memory Cards

As we already reported in the introduction, now almost the entire memory card market is occupied by models of two types - and microSD. They are used in all possible electronic devices: cameras, smartphones, tablets, e-readers, GPS-navigators and even some game consoles.

SD and microSD cards are divided into four generations. SD 1.0 generation cards supported from 8 MB to 2 GB, SD 1.1 generation - up to 4 GB, SDHC - up to 32 GB, SDXC (the most advanced and expensive) - up to 2 TB. SDHC and SDXC cards cannot be used with SD 1.0 / SD 1.1 devices.

The main thing to remember is that a device that can handle the newer SD card standard will also be able to handle older cards, but most likely not the other way around (more on that below).

Memory size, GB

Memory cards with a capacity of less than 16 GB are hardly worth buying - their cost has already dropped to a very low level, and 16 GB is not so much for high-quality photos and videos. If you're serious about photography or videography, you'll want to use a card with at least 32 GB of memory, 128 GB is even better. If you just want to increase the memory of your smartphone, then 32 GB in most cases will be enough.

Data writing and reading speed

The write speed of a memory card can be a very important parameter for you. The fact is that when shooting photos and videos, the cameras transfer the received data to the internal memory buffer, and from there photos and videos are transferred to the card's memory. If this buffer fills up faster than the data can be written to the card (for example, when shooting in burst mode, when the camera takes a series of high-quality pictures), then they will simply be lost.

Reading speed is not that important, but the higher it is, the faster you can work with the data that is recorded on the card. For example, if you want to watch high-bitrate video on your tablet in FullHD resolution or higher, then you will need a pretty good card.

You can see examples of maximum and satisfactory card speeds below - in the section " Top 10 SD and microSD cards".

Support for UHS interfaces

UHS is a faster interface supported by more expensive SD and microSD memory cards. UHS-I allows you to transfer information at 50 MB/s or 104 MB/s, and UHS-II at 156 MB/s or 312 MB/s.

Speed ​​class

A designation like "Class x" or "Ux" that indicates the minimum standardized data rate of a particular card. Memory cards can have the following speed classes:

• Class 2 - at least 2 MB / s, you can record SD-video.
• Class 4 - at least 4 MB / s, you can record HD video or Full HD video.
• Class 6 - at least 6MB/s, can record HD video or FullHD video.
• Class 10 - at least 10 MB / s, high-quality FullHD video recording.
• UHS Speed ​​Class 1 (U1) - at least 10 MB / s, high-quality FullHD video recording.
• UHS Speed ​​Class 3 (U3) - at least 30 MB / s, video recording in resolution up to 4K.

In addition, manufacturers often refer to the speed of their memory cards with a multiplier like "100x" or "600x" in the name. Several of these multipliers correspond to speed classes (13x - Class 2, 26x - Class 4, 40x - Class 6, 66x - Class 10), and the fastest this moment the cards have a 633x multiplier and can transfer data at up to 95MB/s.

Adapters included

Special adapters may be supplied with the memory card for use in devices that do not support its original type. In most cases, this is an SD to microSD card adapter - a plastic housing for a microSD card that allows you to insert it into a much larger SD card slot. If you plan to use one card on several devices that support different types, then the included adapter will definitely not hurt.

USB card reader included

You can transfer the captured photo and video files to a PC not only by connecting the camera itself - it is much more convenient and sometimes faster to use a special card reader that is inserted into the computer's USB port. The presence of such a card reader in the kit is a very nice bonus, which usually does not cost too much.

Top 10 SD and microSD cards

An SD card that is great for recording high-quality Full HD video and taking large photos in burst mode. Those who record 4K video will want to use models that are recommended by their camera manufacturer.

A cheaper SD type model that should also do a great job of recording Full HD video and capturing high quality photos.

A very fast and rather expensive SD model that can easily handle 4K video recording and has a large enough capacity for temporary storage.

Slightly faster SD card than the first two models on this list. It also does a great job of recording Full HD video and has twice the capacity.