Best Sony FX2 Memory Cards

Welcome to my Sony FX2 memory card guide where you can find out which cards are supported and which cards we recommend to get the most out of your FX2.

Which Cards to Buy?

Here are my recommended memory cards for the Sony FX2.

In-Camera Card Speed Comparison

The FX2 is not on the shelves yet so I’ve not been able to test my large collection of cards in-camera. However, because it’s very similar to the A7IV you might find the results from my A7IV Memory Card Tests helpful.

Best CFexpress Type-A Memory Cards

Because the A7IV only writes at around 420 MB/s when shooting uncompressed RAW images most of the CFexpress Type A cards tested here will not hit the buffer.

The only exception here are the Nextorage NX-A1SE and Nextorage NX-A2SE cards which do hit the buffer after only 208 and 204 shots.

CFexpress Type A Memory Card	Price Check	CFexpress Standard	Max Burst	Buffer Clearing Time Seconds*
Nextorage NX-A1PRO	Amazon | Memory Wolf UK	2.0	500+	< 2.00s
Delkin Devices BLACK 4.0	Amazon | B&H | Memory Wolf UK	4.0	500+	< 2.00s
Novachips Express 4.0	Amazon | Memory Wolf UK	4.0	500+	< 2.00s
Angelbird AV PRO 2.0 SE	Amazon | B&H | Memory Wolf UK	2.0	500+	< 2.00s
Lexar Professional Gold Series	Amazon | B&H	2.0	500+	< 2.00s
ProGrade Digital 4.0 Iridium	Amazon | B&H	4.0	500+	< 2.00s
OWC Atlas Pro 4.0	Amazon | B&H	4.0	500+	< 2.00s
Pergear Standard	Amazon	2.0	500+	< 2.00s
Angelbird AV PRO 4.0	Amazon | B&H | Memory Wolf UK	4.0	500+	< 2.00s
Sony CEA-G Tough	Amazon | B&H	2.0	500+	< 2.00s
Lexar Professional Silver Series	Amazon	2.0	500+	< 2.00s
Delkin Devices BLACK	Memory Wolf UK	2.0	500+	< 2.00s
Delkin Devices POWER	Amazon | B&H | Memory Wolf UK	2.0	500+	< 2.00s
ProGrade Digital Cobalt	Obsolete	2.0	500+	< 2.00s
Sony CEA-M Tough	Amazon | B&H	2.0	500+	< 2.00s
ProGrade Digital 2.0 Gold	Amazon | B&H	2.0	500+	< 2.00s
Exascend Essential	Amazon	2.0	500+	< 2.00s
Pergear Prime	Amazon	2.0	500+	< 2.00s
Pergear Master 4.0	Amazon	4.0	500+	< 2.00s
Nextorage NX-A1SE	Amazon | Memory Wolf UK	2.0	208	2.33s
Nextorage NX-A2SE	Amazon	4.0	204	2.43s
Lexar Professional GOLD 4.0	Amazon | B&H	4.0	TBT	TBT
Novachips Extreme 4.0	Amazon	4.0	TBT	TBT
Wise Advanced 4.0	B&H	4.0	TBT	TBT

Best UHS-II SD Memory Cards

These tests were done using my Sony A7 IV with firmware version 5.0. Unlike the CFexpress cards you will hit the buffer when using UHS-II cards.

Memory Card	Price Check	Max Burst	Buffer Clearing Time *	Video Speed Rating
Delkin Devices BLACK V90	B&H | Memory Wolf UK	23	4.30s	V90
Sony SF-G Tough	Amazon | B&H	23	4.30s	V90
Delkin Devices POWER	Amazon | B&H | Memory Wolf UK	23	4.30s	V90
SanDisk Extreme Pro	Amazon | B&H	23	4.30s	V90
OWC Atlas Ultra	Amazon | B&H	23	4.31s	V90
Nextorage NX-F2PRO V90	Amazon | B&H	23	4.31s	V90
Lexar Professional 2000X	Amazon | B&H	23	4.32s	V90
Kingston Canvas React Plus	Amazon | B&H | Memory Wolf UK	23	4.40s	V90
ProGrade V90	Amazon | B&H	23	4.45s	V90
Integral UltimaPro X2	Amazon	23	4.48s	V90
PNY X-PRO 90	Amazon | B&H	23	4.49s	V90
Exascend Catalyst	Amazon | B&H	23	4.60s	V90
Angelbird AV Pro Mk 2 V90	Amazon | B&H | Memory Wolf UK	23	4.65s	V90
Transcend SD 700S	Amazon | B&H	23	4.65s	V90
Nextorage NX-F2SE V60	Amazon | B&H	20	5.45s	V60
Sony SF-M Tough	Amazon | B&H	17	6.81s	V60
Sony SF-M	Amazon | B&H	17	6.81s	V60
ProGrade V60	Amazon | B&H	17	7.13s	V60
Angelbird AV Pro MK2 V60	Amazon | B&H | Memory Wolf UK	15	10.15s	V60
Sony SF-E	Amazon | B&H	15	13.03s	V30
Lexar Professional 1667X	Amazon | B&H	15	14.01s	V30

FX2 Price Check at: B&H Photo

Which Memory Cards are Supported?

The Sony FX2 has two memory card slots which support the following:

• Slot 1: CFexpress Type A (2.0 & 4.0) and UHS-I and UHS-II (SDHC/SDXC) SD cards
• Slot 2: Only UHS-I and UHS-II (SD/SDHC/SDXC) cards

CFexpress Type A 4.0 cards will work in the FX2 because they are backwards compatible with the 2.0 standard, but you will not be able to take advantage of 4.0 speeds in-camera.

CFexpress Type-A Memory Cards

Here are all of the details on the CFexpress Type A memory cards that are available for the FX2.

Nextorage NX-A1PRO CFexpress Type A

• CFexpress Standard: 2.0
• Max Read Speed: 950 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 600 MB/s (40 GB) / 950 MB/s (80/160/320/640 GB)
• Max Sustained Read Speed: NA
• Max Sustained Write Speed: 550 MB/s (40 GB) / 850 MB/s (80/160/320/640 GB)
• Minimum Sustained Write Speed: 400 MB/s
• Video Performance Guarantee (VPG): 400
• Capacities: 40 GB / 80 GB / 160 GB / 320 GB / 640 GB

Delkin Devices BLACK CFexpress Type A 4.0

• CFexpress Standard: 4.0
• Max Read Speed: 1830 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 1710 MB/s (480GB) / 1740 MB/s (960GB)
• Max Sustained Write Speed: 500 MB/s
• Minimum Sustained Write Speed: 200 MB/s
• Video Performance Guarantee (VPG): 200
• Capacities: 480 GB / 960 GB

Novachips Express 4.0 CFexpress Type A

• CFexpress Standard: 4.0
• Max Read Speed: 1600 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 1200 MB/s (800GB), 1300 MB/s (1.6TB)
• Max Sustained Read Speed: 1600 MB/s
• Max Sustained Write Speed: 1200 MB/s (800GB), 1300 MB/s (1.6TB)
• Minimum Sustained Write Speed:
• Video Performance Guarantee (VPG): 400
• Capacities: 800 GB / 1.6 TB

Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress 2.0 Type A SE

• CFexpress Standard: 2.0
• Max Read Speed: 820 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 730 MB/s
• Max Sustained Read Speed: 750 MB/s
• Max Sustained Write Speed: 650 MB/s
• Minimum Sustained Write Speed: 200 MB/s
• Video Performance Guarantee (VPG): 200
• Capacities: 160 GB / 330 GB

Lexar Professional CFexpress Type-A Gold Series

• CFexpress Standard: 2.0
• Max Read Speed: 900 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 700 MB/s
• Max Sustained Read Speed: xx MB/s
• Max Sustained Write Speed: 400 MB/s
• Minimum Sustained Write Speed: 400 MB/s
• Video Performance Guarantee (VPG): 400
• Capacities: 80 GB / 160 GB / 320 GB

ProGrade Digital CFexpress 4.0 Type A Iridium

• CFexpress Standard: 4.0
• Max Read Speed: 1800 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 1700 MB/s
• Max Sustained Read Speed: NA
• Max Sustained Write Speed: 800 MB/s (480 GB) / 1450 MB/s (960 GB)
• Minimum Sustained Write Speed: 200 MB/s
• Video Performance Guarantee (VPG): 200
• Capacities: 480 GB / 960 GB

OWC Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type A

• CFexpress Standard: 4.0
• Max Read Speed: 1850 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 1700 MB/s
• Max Sustained Read Speed: NA
• Max Sustained Write Speed: 400 MB/s
• Minimum Sustained Write Speed: 200 MB/s
• Video Performance Guarantee (VPG): 200
• Capacities: 240 GB / 480 GB / 960 GB

Pergear Standard CFexpress Type A

• CFexpress Standard: 2.0
• Max Read Speed: 780 MB/s (256GB) / 800 MB/s (512 GB)
• Max Write Speed: 780 MB/s
• Max Sustained Read Speed: NA
• Max Sustained Write Speed: NA
• Minimum Sustained Write Speed: NA
• Video Performance Guarantee (VPG): NA
• Capacities: 256 GB / 256 GB

Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress 4.0 Type A

• CFexpress Standard: 4.0
• Max Read Speed: 1800 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 1650 MB/s
• Max Sustained Read Speed: 1700 MB/s
• Max Sustained Write Speed: 800 MB/s
• Minimum Sustained Write Speed: 400 MB/s
• Video Performance Guarantee (VPG): 400
• Capacities: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB

Sony CEA-G Tough CFexpress Type-A

• CFexpress Standard: 2.0
• Max Read Speed: 800 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 700 MB/s
• Max Sustained Read Speed: NA
• Max Sustained Write Speed: NA
• Minimum Sustained Write Speed: 400 MB/s
• Video Performance Guarantee (VPG): 400
• Capacities: 80 GB / 160 GB / 320 GB / 640 GB

Lexar Professional CFexpress Type A Silver Series

• CFexpress Standard: 2.0
• Max Read Speed: 800 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 700 MB/s
• Max Sustained Read Speed: NA MB/s
• Max Sustained Write Speed: 600 MB/s
• Minimum Sustained Write Speed: 200 MB/s
• Video Performance Guarantee (VPG): 200
• Capacities: 160 GB / 320 GB

Delkin Devices BLACK CFexpress Type-A

• CFexpress Standard: 2.0
• Max Read Speed: 880 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 790 MB/s
• Max Sustained Read Speed: NA
• Max Sustained Write Speed: NA
• Minimum Sustained Write Speed: 400 MB/s
• Video Performance Guarantee (VPG): 400
• Capacities: 80 GB / 160 GB

Delkin Devices POWER CFexpress Type-A

• CFexpress Standard: 2.0
• Max Read Speed: 880 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 790 MB/s
• Max Sustained Read Speed: NA
• Max Sustained Write Speed: NA
• Minimum Sustained Write Speed: 400 MB/s
• Video Performance Guarantee (VPG): 400
• Capacities: 80 GB / 160 GB

ProGrade Digital CFexpress Type-A Cobalt

• CFexpress Standard: 2.0
• Max Read Speed: 800 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 700 MB/s
• Max Sustained Read Speed: NA
• Max Sustained Write Speed: NA
• Minimum Sustained Write Speed: 400 MB/s
• Video Performance Guarantee (VPG): 400
• Capacities: 160 GB

Sony CEA-M Tough CFexpress Type A

• CFexpress Standard: 2.0
• Max Read Speed: 800 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 700 MB/s
• Max Sustained Read Speed: NA
• Max Sustained Write Speed: NA
• Minimum Sustained Write Speed: 200 MB/s
• Video Performance Guarantee (VPG): 200
• Capacities: 960 GB / 1920 GB

ProGrade Digital CFexpress 2.0 Type A Gold

• CFexpress Standard: 2.0
• Max Read Speed: 900 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 800 MB/s
• Max Sustained Read Speed: NA
• Max Sustained Write Speed: 450 MB/s (120 GB) / 600 MB/s (240GB/480GB/960GB)
• Minimum Sustained Write Speed: 200 MB/s
• Video Performance Guarantee (VPG): 200
• Capacities: 120 GB / 240 GB / 480 GB / 960 GB

Exascend Essential CFexpress Type-A

• CFexpress Standard: 2.0
• Max Read Speed: 800 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 700 MB/s
• Max Sustained Read Speed: NA
• Max Sustained Write Speed: NA
• Minimum Sustained Write Speed: 200 MB/s
• Video Performance Guarantee (VPG): 200
• Capacities: 120 GB / 180 GB / 240 GB

Pergear Prime CFexpress Type A

• CFexpress Standard: 2.0
• Max Read Speed: 800 MB/s (80GB / 1TB) / 880 MB/s (260GB / 520GB)
• Max Write Speed: 600 MB/s (80GB) / 400 MB/s (260GB / 520GB) / 700 MB/s (1 TB)
• Max Sustained Read Speed: NA
• Max Sustained Write Speed: NA
• Minimum Sustained Write Speed: NA
• Video Performance Guarantee (VPG): NA
• Capacities: 80 GB / 260 GB / 520 GB / 1 TB

Pergear Master 4.0 CFexpress Type A

• CFexpress Standard: 4.0
• Max Read Speed: 1780 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 1600 MB/s
• Max Sustained Read Speed: NA
• Max Sustained Write Speed: 700 MB/s
• Minimum Sustained Write Speed:
• Video Performance Guarantee (VPG):
• Capacities: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB

Nextorage NX-A1SE CFexpress Type A

• CFexpress Standard: 2.0
• Max Read Speed: 950 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 950 MB/s
• Max Sustained Read Speed: NA
• Max Sustained Write Speed: NA
• Minimum Sustained Write Speed: 400 MB/s
• Video Performance Guarantee (VPG): 200
• Capacities: 480 GB / 960 GB / 1920 GB

Nextorage NX-A2SE CFexpress Type A

• CFexpress Standard: 4.0
• Max Read Speed: 1900 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 1700 MB/s
• Max Sustained Read Speed: NA
• Max Sustained Write Speed: NA
• Minimum Sustained Write Speed: 400 MB/s (256GB) / 850 MB/s (512GB) / 1500 MB/s (1024GB)
• Video Performance Guarantee (VPG): 200
• Capacities: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1024 GB

UHS-II SD Memory Card Buffer Tests

Here are all of the details on the UHS-II memory cards that are available for the FX2.

Delkin Devices BLACK V90 UHS-II SDXC

• Bus Type: UHS-II
• Maximum Read Speed: 300 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: 250 MB/s
• Minimum Write Speed: 90 MB/s
• Video Rating: V90
• Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II SDXC

• Bus Type: UHS-II
• Maximum Read Speed: 300 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: 299 MB/s
• Minimum Write Speed: 90 MB/s
• Video Rating: V90
• Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB

Delkin Devices 64GB POWER UHS-II SDXC

• Bus Type: UHS-II
• Maximum Read Speed: 300 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: 250 MB/s
• Minimum Write Speed: 90 MB/s
• Video Rating: V90
• Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II SDXC (300/300)

• Bus Type: UHS-II
• Maximum Read Speed: 300 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: 300 MB/s
• Minimum Write Speed: 90 MB/s
• Video Rating: V90
• Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OWC Atlas Ultra UHS-II SDXC

• Bus Type: UHS-II
• Maximum Read Speed: 300 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: 250 MB/s
• Minimum Write Speed: 90 MB/s
• Video Rating: V90
• Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Nextorage NX-F2PRO Series UHS-II SDXC

• Bus Type: UHS-II
• Maximum Read Speed: 300 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: 299 MB/s
• Minimum Write Speed: 90 MB/s
• Video Rating: V90
• Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB

Lexar Professional 2000X UHS-II

• Bus Type: UHS-II
• Maximum Read Speed: 300 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: 260 MB/s
• Minimum Write Speed: 90 MB/s
• Video Rating: V90
• Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB

Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SDXC

• Bus Type: UHS-II
• Maximum Read Speed: 300 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: 290 MB/s
• Minimum Write Speed: 90 MB/s
• Video Rating: V90
• Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB

ProGrade V90 UHS-II

• Bus Type: UHS-II
• Maximum Read Speed: 300 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: 250 MB/s
• Minimum Write Speed: 90 MB/s
• Video Rating: V90
• Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB

Integral UltimaPro X2 UHS-II SDXC

• Bus Type: UHS-II
• Maximum Read Speed: 300 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: 280 MB/s
• Minimum Write Speed: 90 MB/s
• Video Rating: V90
• Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

PNY X-PRO 90 UHS-II SDXC

• Bus Type: UHS-II
• Maximum Read Speed: 300 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: 280 MB/s
• Minimum Write Speed: 90 MB/s
• Video Rating: V90
• Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB

 Exascend Catalyst UHS-II SDXC

• Bus Type: UHS-II
• Maximum Read Speed: 300 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: 280 MB/s
• Minimum Write Speed: 90 MB/s
• Video Rating: V90
• Capacities: 64GB, 128GB

Angelbird AV Pro Mk 2 V90

• Bus Type: UHS-II
• Maximum Read Speed: 300 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: 280 MB/s
• Minimum Write Speed: 90 MB/s
• Video Rating: V90
• Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB

Transcend SD 700S UHS-II

• Bus Type: UHS-II
• Maximum Read Speed: 285 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: 180 MB/s
• Minimum Write Speed: 90 MB/s
• Video Rating: V90
• Capacities: 32GB, 64GB

Nextorage NX-F2SE Series UHS-II SDXC

• Bus Type: UHS-II
• Maximum Read Speed: 280 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: 170 MB/s
• Minimum Write Speed: 60 MB/s
• Video Rating: V60
• Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Sony SF-M Tough UHS-II

• Bus Type: UHS-II
• Maximum Read Speed: 277 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: 150 MB/s
• Minimum Write Speed: 60 MB/s
• Video Rating: V60
• Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB

Sony SF-M UHS-II

• Bus Type: UHS-II
• Maximum Read Speed: 277 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: 150 MB/s
• Minimum Write Speed: 60 MB/s
• Video Rating: V60
• Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB

ProGrade V60 UHS-II

• Bus Type: UHS-II
• Maximum Read Speed: 250 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: 130 MB/s
• Minimum Write Speed: 60 MB/s
• Video Rating: V60
• Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB

 Angelbird AV Pro MK2 V60 UHS-II SDXC

• Bus Type: UHS-II
• Maximum Read Speed: 300 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: 280 MB/s
• Minimum Write Speed: 60 MB/s
• Video Rating: V60
• Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Sony SF-E UHS-II

• Bus Type: UHS-II
• Maximum Read Speed: 270 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: 70 MB/s (64GB), 120 MB/S (128GB/256GB)
• Minimum Write Speed: 30 MB/s
• Video Rating: V30
• Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB

Lexar Professional 1667X UHS-II

• Bus Type: UHS-II
• Maximum Read Speed: 250 MB/s
• Maximum Write Speed: 120 MB/s
• Minimum Write Speed: 60 MB/s
• Video Rating: V60
• Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB

Memory Card Readers

If you decide to purchase a CFexpress Type-A card or a UHS-II card, then you will also need a compatible memory card reader unless you connect your FX2 directly to your computer.

ProGrade Digital CFexpress Type A USB 4.0 Single-Slot Card Reader

The CFexpress Type A USB 4.0 Single Slot-Card Reader from ProGrade Digital features a single CFexpress 4.0 Type A slot that supports up to 40 GBits per second (5 GB/s). A magnetic base can be used to secure the reader to your Windows or Mac system. A 2.6′ USB 4.0 cable is included.

Sony MRW-G2 CFExpress Type-A Card Reader

The Sony MRW-G2 supports both CFexpress Type A cards as well as a SD/SDHC/SDXC cards, along with transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s via USB 3.1 Gen 2. Both USB Type-C to Type-C and USB Type-C to Type-A cables are included.

ProGrade Digital CFexpress Type A & UHS-II SDXC Dual-Slot USB 3.2 Gen 2 Card Reader

The ProGrade Digital reader has basically the same specs as the Sony MRW-G2 reader but comes at a cheaper price. It has one CFexpress Type A slot and one UHS-II SDXC slot, and also support up to 10 Gb/s via USB 3.2 Gen 2 to deliver transfer speeds of up to 1.25 GB/s, or 1250 MB/s via its USB Type-C interface. It includes USB Type-C to Type-C and Type-C to Type-A cables.

Sony MRW-S1 UHS-II USB Memory Card Reader/Writer

The Sony MRW-S1 UHS-II USB SD Card Reader/Writer can read/write to UHS-II SD Cards via a USB 3.1 interface and is backward compatible with UHS-I SD cards. The Sony MRW-S1 used together with Sony SF-G cards will transfer files to and from your computer around 2.6x faster than UHS-I SD cards.

Memory Cards for Recording Video

The Sony FX2 supports a number of different movie recording formats. The format that you choose to record in will determine the memory cards that you use.

Memory Cards for S&Q Motion Shooting

Here you can find a list of supported recording formats and compatible memory cards for S&Q motion shooting with the FX2.

*1 When [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [30p]/[25p]/[24p], [Frame Rate] is set to [120fps]/[100fps], and the recordable bit rate is set to 50 Mbps, an SDXC card (V60 or higher) or a CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200 or higher) is required.

*2 When [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [30p]/[25p]/[24p] and [Frame Rate] is set to [60fps]/[50fps] for slow-motion recording, a CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200 or higher) is required.

Movie Record Times

The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a Sony memory card formatted in the Sony FX2. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used.

FAQs