An in-camera speed test between all the most popular memory cards tested for the Fujifilm X-F10.
Use this guide to find the best and fastest memory cards for the Fujifilm X-F10.
Quick Memory Card Recommendation List
This is an updated recommendation list since cards are often being refreshed from what I originally tested. These short-list cards are among the best options for the XF10 today.
| UHS-I U3 SD Memory Cards | Tested USB Write | Tested USB Read | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandisk Extreme Pro 32GB-1TB | 137 | 175 | Amazon / B&H |
| Sandisk Extreme 256GB | 126 | 175 | Amazon / B&H |
| Kingston CanvasGo! 128/256/512GB/1TB | 124 | 161 | Amazon / B&H |
| Lexar SILVER Plus 128-256GB | 166 | 177 | Amazon |
| Transcend Ultra 340s A2 128/256/512GB | 90 | 148 | Amazon / B&H |
Memory Card Speed Test
As you can see from the chart, a few cards, such as the Sony G Tough, performed very slowly. I didn’t catch this when it happened, but it happens often with the cheaper Fujifilm cameras. It has something to do with the pins not making complete contact with the card, like it is not sitting right or is dirty. If you experience your card performing abnormally slowly in the Fujifilm X-F10. Eject it, clean it, and try to insert it again. This usually fixes the issue.
Camera Specs
Sensor: 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
Memory Cards: Single Slot UHS-I
Continuous Burst: 6fps
Video: 1080p at 23.976p/24.00p/50p/59.94p
Buffer Size: 256MB Est.
Shots To Fill Buffer: 5 RAW (Sandisk Extreme Pro)
Time To Clear Buffer: 5:07 (Sandisk Extreme Pro)
What Size Memory Card Do You Need?
I put together a helpful guide based on specs and my experience to help you decide which memory card size to buy.
For Stills
I still recommend 64GB.
For photographers shooting only still, I recommend buying a 64GB card. I typically use no more than 20-30GB a day of shooting, so a 64GB card will let you shoot for a few days without worrying about running out of space.
Also, if you decide to record video, the 64GB cards will let you record without splitting video files into 4GB chunks, since 32GB cards can only be formatted with a 32-bit filesystem.
If I go out shooting street photography, I still never break 20-30GB of data in an 8-hour day, so a 64GB card is great because I can use the card for a few days, leaving old photos from the previous day on my card while I wait for them to back up to my server.
Conclusions
The Fujifilm XF10 is a cool little pocketable street camera with some nice specs. The camera isn’t really a performance powerhouse, so buying memory cards isn’t difficult. Most memory cards work great.
You just have to look for deals and decide how much you want to spend. I like to use top-performing cards because I have multiple cameras, and it’s nice to be able to pick up whatever card is lying around and go. But if you only need one card for this camera, go for something simple that fits your budget.
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