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Best Memory Cards for OM SYSTEM OM-1

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Here are the best memory cards for OM SYSTEM OM-1. In this guide you can find the full list of top recommended SD cards for OM SYSTEM OM-1 mirrorless camera.

The OM System OM-1 has 2x SD card slots that both support the ultra-fast UHS-II SD cards. The OM-1 camera features a new 20MP Stacked BSI Live MOS sensor and the latest TruePic X image processor to offer improved readout speeds, noise levels, and greater dynamic range than previous designs, and it is capable of fast continuous shooting up to 10 fps with full-time AF/AE and a buffer of 169 raw frames when working with a mechanical shutter, and up to 20 fps with full-time AF/AE and a buffer of 108 raw frames when working with a silent electronic shutter. DCI/UHD 4K video recording is supported at up to 60p and 10-bit 4:2:0 sampling. Full HD recording is possible at high-speed rates up to 240 fps for slow-motion playback.

To get the most out of this camera, you need to acquire a fast memory card. The following are the top suggested memory cards for the OM SYSTEM OM-1 (B&HPhoto and Adorama):

Recommended SD Cards for OM SYSTEM OM-1

The OM SYSTEM OM-1 ($2,199.99 USD at B&HPhoto and Adorama) comes with double SD card slots, which are compatible with high-speed, high capacity UHS-II for Relay Recording, Backup Recording or Allocation Recording. Currently, the Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II SD Card (V90), Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SD Card (V90), ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V90), Delkin Devices Power UHS-II SDXC Card (V90) and Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II SD Card (V90) are top five fastest and the most popular UHS-II SD cards on the market.

Here is the quick comparison table of the top recommended SD cards for OM SYSTEM OM-1 mirrorless camera.

SD CARDS:

UHS-II SD Cards Max. Read Speed Max. Write Speed Buy Now
Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II SD Card (V90) 300 MB/s 299 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SD Card (V90) 300 MB/s 260 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V90) 300 MB/s 250 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Delkin Devices Power UHS-II SDXC Card (V90) 300 MB/s 250 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Delkin Devices BLACK UHS-II SDXC Card (V90) 300 MB/s 250 MB/s B&H
Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II Card (V90) 300 MB/s 260 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-II SD Card 300 MB/s 260 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Hoodman Steel 2000x SDXC UHS-II Card 300 MB/s 260 MB/s B&H
Sony SF-M Tough UHS-II SDXC Card (V60) 277 MB/s 150 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V60) 250 MB/s 130 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Sony SF-E Series UHS-II SDXC Card (V60) 270 MB/s 120 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Lexar Professional 1667x UHS-II SD Card (V60) 250 MB/s 90 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama

Any of these make for a good choice.

Sony SF-G Tough Series UHS-II SD card is currently the world’s fastest SD memory card on the market and  would be the top choice. Offering maximum read speeds of up to 300 MB/s and maximum write speeds of up to 299 MB/s, the Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II SD card is well-suited for video capture, including 8K, 6K, 4K XAVC S, 60p AVCHD, 3D, HFR, and Full HD video, as well as super fast continuous shooting.

The Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SD Card is another perfect choice and great value SD card for shooting 8K, 4K, and Full HD video, as well as high-resolution photos. Besides, the ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V90) and Delkin Devices Power/Black UHS-II SDXC Card (V90) are two of the most popular SD cards with a good price on the market! If you need some affordable option, you can consider the Sony SF-M Tough UHS-II SD Card (V60) and the ProGrade Digital UHS-II SD Card (V60).