Searching for the best SD memory cards for Nikon COOLPIX P1000? Here are our top recommended & fastest SD cards for Nikon COOLPIX P1000 camera.

The Nikon COOLPIX P1000 (B&H, Adorama) has a single SD card slot that supports UHS-I SD cards and it comes with an incredible 125X optical zoom (24-3000mm equivalent), 4K UHD video, 16MP sensor, 7 fps, 5-stops VR and RAW files support. You can zoom even further with 250x Dynamic Fine digital zoom, which will give you an equivalent focal length of 6000mm. The Nikon COOLPIX P1000 is the most extreme zoom Nikon ever, and a game-changer for birders, sports and wildlife enthusiasts, travel photographers and even those aspiring to venture to the moon and beyond without leaving their backyard.

As we mentioned above, the Nikon COOLPIX P1000 has one UHS-I SD card slot. That means you can’t get any extra write speed benefit from the UHS-II cards although they can be used in the Nikon COOLPIX P1000 in UHS-I mode at the fastest write speeds of the UHS-I cards. For still photography, 7 fps burst shooting and UHD 4K30p video recording, the UHS-I SD card is already more than enough. So we highly recommend getting a UHS-I SD card for your Nikon COOLPIX P1000 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 & fastest SD cards for Nikon COOLPIX P1000 camera based on the speed and price. Just get the one you like.

Recommended SD Cards for Nikon COOLPIX P1000

Take a look at our top picks for the fastest SD cards for Nikon COOLPIX P1000 camera, all of which would make for an excellent choice. Want more info? Scroll down to find even more detailed recommendations.

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

Best SD Memory Cards for Nikon COOLPIX P1000

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

The SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I SD card is a go-to option for anyone looking for incredible performance and reliability. Offering top-of-the-line read speeds up to 200 MB/s and write speeds up to 140 MB/s, it’s the perfect solution for capturing full HD, 3D, and 4K videos or snapping raw and burst photographs. Undoubtedly the most popular SD card around, the SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I is certainly my top recommendation for consumer UHS-I compatible cameras.

The SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I SD card is a marvel of engineering; it is resistant to water, shock, X-rays, and temperatures ranging from -13 to 185°F and comes complete with recovery software that can recover any accidentally deleted files. It also comes in a variety of storage capacities, including 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB, and includes a limited lifetime warranty for your peace of mind.

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 an ideal pick for anyone searching for a top-tier UHS-I SD card. Offering speeds of up to 160 MB/s for read and 120 MB/s for write, it is an amazing choice for burst shooting and 4K video recording. With sizes from 32GB to 256GB and a 10 year limited warranty, you can have total confidence that this affordable and dependable card is a must-have for all your photography and videography needs!

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

3. Lexar Professional 1066x UHS-I SD Card (Silver Series)

Lexar Professional 1066x UHS-I SD Card (SILVER Series) 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: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1T

The Lexar Professional 1066x UHS-I SD Card (SILVER Series) is one of the fastest UHS-I SD Cards on the market – boasting read speeds of up to 160 MB/s and write speeds of up to 120 MB/s. Ideal for recording Full-HD and 4K UHD video, this card is perfect for capturing and transferring high-quality images quickly. What’s more, it is also waterproof, shockproof, and highly resistant to x-rays and extreme temperatures – making it an unbeatable choice!

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

4. 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 is the ideal pick for people who are often on the move and shooting UHD 4K videos and taking picture bursts. Offering lightning-fast read speeds of up to 170 MB/s and write speeds of up to 90 MB/s, plus the V30 speed class which ensures minimum write speeds of 30 MB/s, this card is highly recommended. Crafted and tested to survive in tough conditions, the Canvas Go! Plus UHS-I SDXC Memory Card is designed to resist water, shock, vibration, x-rays and extreme temperatures.

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

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With an incredible 125X optical zoom (24-3000mm equivalent), the Nikon COOLPIX P1000 is the ideal companion camera for birding, sports, wildlife and celestial-photographers seeking superior performance from extreme distances. Don’t own the P1000 yet? Just get it at B&H and Adorama.