Sony Tough G V90 UHS-II Memory Card Review

The Sony G Tough card is the flagship top-performing UHS-II SD memory card. This card has a v90 rating which means a minimum write speed of 90MB/s or 720Mbps.

For 4k or 8k recording, any camera that offers a video bitrate of 720Mbps or less will be able to use this card without any problems.

Sony has a history of making tougher build cards and these memory cards are 18 times stronger than traditional SD cards, but to ensure top durability, they’ve removed the write protection switch.

Sony Tough UHS-II SD Memory Cards

The Sony Tough UHS-II SD memory card has a build and great read and write speeds.
Tested Write Speed: 258 MB/s
Tested Read Speed: 296 MB/s
Rated Sustain: 90 MB/s – 720Mbps

Warranty: Limited 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty

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Sony G Tough Memory Card Benchmarks

Using the Prograde CFeB+UHS-II Reader and AJA System Test, the Sony Tough G v90 UHS-II cards gave us a write speed of 258 MB/s and a read speed of 296 MB/s which is marginally slower than some of our other cards with USB-C speeds, like the Sandisk Extreme Pro V90 card. However, it’s within the margin of error we get by using different readers with different brands of cards and different testing software. For example, I can usually pull slightly faster results when using Crystal Disk. However, I’ve switched to AJA for this site for consistency and I can test various video codecs.

Typically when testing the Sony G Tough cards with in-cameras buffer tests, it’s usually one of the top-performing cards alongside the Sandisk Extreme Pro. To see how this card performs in-camera or to compare it to other cards, see our SD memory card comparisons.

When testing sustained Disk Write Captures, the card’s performance is very consistent bouncing around 260MB/s. After multiple 16GB tests to heat the card, I did not see a performance drop.

Compatibility

The Sony G Tough SD Card is rated at v90 and will run in UHS-I or UHS-II cameras. When used in UHS-I cameras it will only run at UHS-I speeds.

SD UHS-I / UHS-II devices

SDHC – 32GB cards limited to 4GB file sizes and uses a 32-bit file system.

SDXC – 64GB cards or greater, uses a 32-bit file system, and no file size limit.

Speed Class: v90

Reliability

The ‘Tough’ in its name is not just a marketing gimmick; it’s a testament to the card’s durability. The Sony G Tough is designed to be bend-proof, drop-proof, water-resistant, and dustproof. Its robust construction ensures that your data remains safe even in the most challenging shooting environments.

Operating Temperature: -13 to 185°F / -25 to 85°C

Durability: Waterproof, dust, X-ray, magnet, and anti-static proofing.

Warranty: Limited 5-Year Warranty

Final Verdict

The Sony G Tough V90 UHS-II SD card is a formidable player in the memory card market. It offers an excellent blend of durability, speed, and capacity, making it a top choice for photographers and videographers who demand the best from their equipment. If you’re looking for a card that won’t let you down, the Sony G Tough should be at the top of your list.