Best Memory Cards for FujiFilm X-A5

Searching for the best SD memory cards for Fujifilm X-A5? Here are our top recommended & fastest SD cards for Fujifilm X-A5 mirrorless camera.

With simplified, user-friendly controls, a compact body and an affordable price tag, the Fujifilm X-A5 (B&H, Adorama) is an entry-level mirrorless camera aimed at beginners, social photographers and vloggers. Featuring a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor and 3.0″ 1040k-Dot Tilting LCD Touchscreen, the FujiFilm X-A5 is capable of recording UHD 4K/15p and Full HD 1080/60p Videos, as well as a 4K Burst Shooting function to shoot 8MP stills at 15 fps, and supports both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for photo sharing and remote capture.

As an entry-level mirrorless camera, the FujiFilm X-A5 has a single SD card slot that supports UHS-I SD cards. For the X-A5 users, the UHS-I SD card is already more than enough. So we highly recommend getting a UHS-I SD card for your FujiFilm X-A5 mirrorless camera, and you don’t need to pay extra money on the UHS-II cards unless you require fast transfer speeds (read speeds) from your card to your computer.

Below are our top recommended and fastest SD memory cards for Fujifilm X-A5 mirrorless camera, and our favorite UHS-I SD card for Fuji X-A5 is SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I card 200 MB/s (V30, U3).

Recommended SD Cards for Fujifilm X-A5

If you just want to cut to the chase, here are some quick recommendations.

UHS-I SD CardsMax. Read SpeedMax. Write Speed
SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-I SD Card (V30, U3)200 MB/s140 MB/s
Samsung PRO Ultimate UHS-I SD Card (V30, U3)200 MB/s130 MB/s
Samsung PRO Plus UHS-I SD Card (V30, U3)180 MB/s130 MB/s
Lexar Professional 1066x UHS-I SD Card (V30, U3)160 MB/s120 MB/s
Kingston Canvas Go! Plus UHS-I SD Card (V30, U3)170 MB/s90 MB/s
SanDisk Extreme UHS-I SD Card (V30, U3)180 MB/s90 MB/s
Kingston Canvas Select Plus UHS-I SD Card (V30, U3)100 MB/s85 MB/s

Best SD Memory Cards for Fujifilm X-A5

1. SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-I SD Card

SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-I SD Card Key Specifications:

  • Bus Speed: UHS-I
  • Speed Class: V30 / U3 / Class 10
  • Max Read Speed: 200 MB/s
  • Max Write Speed: 140 MB/s
  • Min Write Speed: 30 MB/s
  • Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1T

One of the most popular and fastest UHS-I SD cards available, the SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I SD card is a top recommendation of mine for any UHS-I compatible cameras. Boasting up to 200 MB/s read and 140 MB/s write speeds, this card is the perfect choice for capturing high-definition videos, 3D videos, 4K videos, and capturing those special moments in raw and burst photography.

This ruggedly reliable SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I SD card is ready to handle whatever life throws at it – boasting water resistance, shockproofing, X-ray protection, and temperature resistance ranging from a chilly -13°F to a scorching 185°F! But that’s not all: it also comes bundled with recovery software to recover any deleted files, plus a variety of storage capacities – 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB – plus a limited lifetime warranty.

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

2. Samsung PRO Plus UHS-I SD Card

Samsung PRO Plus UHS-I SD Card Key Specifications:

  • Bus Speed: UHS-I
  • Speed Class: V30 / U3 / Class 10
  • Max Read Speed: 160 MB/s
  • Max Write Speed: 120 MB/s
  • Min Write Speed: 30 MB/s
  • Capacities: 32GB (SDHC), 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (SDXC)

The Samsung Pro Plus UHS-I SD Card is a top-notch pick for any photography or video enthusiast looking for speed, reliability, and affordability. Offering up to 160 MB/s read speeds and up to 120 MB/s write speeds, it is perfect for shooting 4K UHD video and sequential burst mode photography. Crafted to withstand extreme conditions, it is resistant to water, shock, X-rays, and temperatures ranging from -13 to 185°F – a highly recommended, best value solution for all your storage needs!

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

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

Kingston Canvas Go! Plus UHS-I SD Card Key Specifications:

  • Bus Speed: UHS-I
  • Speed Class: V30 / U3 / Class 10
  • Max Read Speed: 170 MB/s
  • Max Write Speed: 90 MB/s
  • Min Write Speed: 30 MB/s
  • Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

The Kingston Canvas Go! Plus UHS-I SD Card provides stunning read speeds of up to 170 MB/s and write speeds of up to 90 MB/s, as well as the V30 speed class. Perfect for burst shooting and UHD 4K video recording, it’s designed to stand up to water, shock, vibration, x-rays and extreme temperatures, making it a great pick for the most hostile of environments. Plus, you can get this card in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacities, all with a limited lifetime warranty.

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


The Fujifilm X-A5 is a great entry-level mirrorless camera that is ideal for beginners, social photographers and vloggers. Don’t own the X-A5 yet? Just get it at B&H and Adorama.