Looking for the best SD memory cards for Canon XA45? Here are our top recommended and fastest SD cards for Canon XA45 camcorder.

The Canon XA45 Professional UHD 4K camcorder has dual SD memory card slots that both support UHS-I SD cards. Featuring an advanced 4K UHD CMOS Pro Image Sensor, a powerful DIGIC DV 6 Image Processor and a phenomenal 20x High Definition optical zoom lens, the Canon XA45 (B&H, Adorama) captures expansive, high-quality UHD 4K30 and Full HD 1080p60 video. Dual SD card slots that are compatible with universal SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards provide super-high capacity and ultra-fast data transfer. Its 3G-SDI terminal lets it quickly and reliably transmit uncompressed video with timecode and audio embedded directly to broadcast vans and workstations. Functionality is further enhanced with the addition of XLR inputs and an external microphone holder when the handle is attached. Combining a lightweight design, a 1.56 million dot electronic viewfinder and a 3.0-inch capacitive touch panel LCD, the Canon XA45 is comfortable to operate for extended periods of time and in numerous environments. So, for fast performance in both capture and transmission, excellent for the dynamic world of Electronic News Gathering (ENG) as well as journalistic, documentary, corporate and higher education video production, look no further than the Canon XA45 Professional Camcorder.

As we mentioned above, the Canon XA45 has 2x SD card slots that are limited to UHS-I speeds. That means you can’t get any extra write speed benefit from the fast UHS-II cards, but you can still take advantage of the fast read speeds of UHS-II cards, which enables you to transfer files to your computer quicker. So, in order to get the best out of your camera, here we list the top recommended SD cards for Canon XA45 Professional UHD 4K camcorder based on the speed and price. Just choose the one you like!

Recommended SD Cards for Canon XA45

Here are our top recommended SD cards for Canon XA45 Camcorder:

UHS-I SD Cards	Max. Read Speed	Max. Write Speed
SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-I SD Card (V30, U3)	200 MB/s	140 MB/s
Samsung PRO Ultimate UHS-I SD Card (V30, U3)	200 MB/s	130 MB/s
Samsung PRO Plus UHS-I SD Card (V30, U3)	180 MB/s	130 MB/s
Lexar Professional 1066x UHS-I SD Card (V30, U3)	160 MB/s	120 MB/s
Kingston Canvas Go! Plus UHS-I SD Card (V30, U3)	170 MB/s	90 MB/s
SanDisk Extreme UHS-I SD Card (V30, U3)	180 MB/s	90 MB/s
Kingston Canvas Select Plus UHS-I SD Card (V30, U3)	100 MB/s	85 MB/s

Any of these make for a good choice. If you’d like more detailed recommendations, you can find them below.

Best SD Memory Cards for Canon XA45

1. SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-I SD Card

• UHS-I / V30 / U3 / Class 10
• Max Read Speed: 200 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 140 MB/s
• Min Write Speed: 30 MB/s

The SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I SD card is an ideal choice for anyone looking for the fastest and most popular UHS-I SD card on the market. Boasting impressive read speeds of up to 200 MB/s and write speeds of up to 140 MB/s, this card is great for capturing full HD, 3D, and 4K video, as well as raw and burst photography. What’s more, it is water, shock, X-ray and temperature resistant (-13 to 185°F), and includes a recovery software that can retrieve any deleted files. All in all, the SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I SD card is my top recommendation for consumer UHS-I compatible cameras.

Buy SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-I SD Card at B&H, Adorama.

2. Samsung PRO Plus UHS-I SD Card

• UHS-I / V30 / U3 / Class 10
• Max Read Speed: 160 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 120 MB/s
• Min Write Speed: 30 MB/s

If you’re looking for an incredibly fast and reliable SD card at an unbeatable price, look no further than the Samsung Pro Plus UHS-I SD Card! With up to 160 MB/s read speeds and 120 MB/s write speeds, it’s perfect for 4K UHD video and sequential burst mode photography. Constructed for and proven in extreme conditions, this card won’t let you down – it’s water-resistant, shockproof, and can handle temperatures from -13°F to 185°F. Highly recommended and the best value.

Buy Samsung PRO Plus UHS-I SD Card at B&H.

3. Lexar Professional 1066x UHS-I SD Card

• Max Read Speed: 160 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 120 MB/s
• Min Write Speed: 30 MB/s
• UHS-I / V30 / U3 / Class 10

The Lexar Professional 1066x UHS-I SD Card (SILVER Series) is an ideal choice for those wanting to capture and transfer the highest quality photos and 4K UHD video. With impressive read speeds of up to 160 MB/s and write speeds of up to 120 MB/s, it is one of the speediest UHS-I SD Cards available and perfect for recording 4K UHD content. Furthermore, this robust card also offers unparalleled protection against water, shock, vibration, x-ray and temperature, making it a really great option for reliable performance!

Buy Lexar Professional 1066x UHS-I SD Card at B&H, Adorama.

4. Kingston Canvas Go! Plus UHS-I SD Card

• UHS-I / V30 / U3 / Class 10
• Max Read Speed: 170 MB/s
• Max Write Speed: 90 MB/s

The Kingston Canvas Go! Plus UHS-I SD Card boasts lightning-fast read speeds of up to 170 MB/s and write speeds of up to 90 MB/s, along with the V30 speed class. Perfect for burst shooting and UHD 4K video recording, this reliable card is also built to endure water, shock, vibration, x-rays and temperature extremes – making it the ideal pick for extreme conditions. With capacities ranging from 64GB, 128GB, 256GB to 512GB, you can trust that you’ll be covered by a limited lifetime warranty.

Buy Kingston Canvas Go! Plus UHS-I SD Card (V30, U3) at B&H, Adorama.