Best Memory Cards for OM SYSTEM OM-5

Looking for the best memory cards for OM SYSTEM OM-5? Here is the guide for you to get the top recommended SD cards for OM SYSTEM OM-5 mirrorless camera.

The OM SYSTEM OM-5 has a single memory card slot that supports the ultra-fast UHS-II SD cards. The OM SYSTEM OM-5 (B&H, Adorama) has a 20.4-megapixel Live MOS sensor and an improved TruePic IX image processor, allowing for continuous shooting at up to 30 fps, as well as recording in both DCI and UHD 4K. Furthermore, the sensor and processor provide a sensitivity range of up to ISO 25600, and an increased 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization technology eliminates camera shaking by up to 6.5 stops, allowing for smoother handheld photography.

To help you get the most out of your OM SYSTEM OM-5 mirrorless camera, we have compiled a comprehensive list of the best SD cards for the OM-5 based on speed, reliability, and price. This will allow you to get the extremely high read speeds (transfer speed) and write speeds (fast buffer clearing time) that you require. Simply choose the one that appeals to you the most!

Best Memory Cards for OM SYSTEM OM-5

Want to get straight to the point? Here are the best UHS-II SD cards for the OM SYSTEM OM-5 mirrorless camera.

UHS-II SD CardsMax. Read SpeedMax. Write Speed
Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SD Card (V90)300 MB/s260 MB/s
PNY X-PRO 90 UHS-II SD Card (V90)300 MB/s280 MB/s
Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II SD Card (V90)300 MB/s299 MB/s
SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-II SD Card (V90)300 MB/s260 MB/s
Wise Advanced SD-N UHS-II SDXC Card (V90)290 MB/s260 MB/s
ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V90)300 MB/s250 MB/s
Delkin Devices Power UHS-II SDXC Card (V90)300 MB/s250 MB/s
Delkin Devices BLACK UHS-II SDXC Card (V90)300 MB/s250 MB/s
Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II SD Card (V90)300 MB/s260 MB/s
Hoodman Steel 2000x SDXC UHS-II Card300 MB/s260 MB/s
Angelbird AV Pro Mk 2 UHS-II SDXC Card (V90)280 MB/s260 MB/s
Transcend 700S UHS-II SD Card (V90)285 MB/s180 MB/s
Lexar Professional 1800x UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)270 MB/s180 MB/s
Sony SF-M Tough UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)277 MB/s150 MB/s
Sony SF-M UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)277 MB/s150 MB/s
Angelbird AV Pro MK2 UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)260 MB/s140 MB/s
ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)250 MB/s130 MB/s
Sony SF-E Series UHS-II SDXC Card (V60)270 MB/s120 MB/s
Lexar Professional 1667x UHS-II SD Card (V60)250 MB/s120 MB/s

These are all excellent alternatives, and you can’t go wrong with any of these options. If you’re looking for specific suggestions, you’ll find them below.

1. Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SDXC Card (300MB/s, V90)

Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SD Card Key Specifications:

  • Bus Speed: UHS-II
  • Video Speed Class: V90
  • Max Read Speed: 300 MB/s
  • Max Write Speed: 260 MB/s
  • Min Write Speed: 90 MB/s
  • Capacities: 32GB (SDHC), 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (SDXC)
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

Highly Recommended and Best Value! The Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SD Card is just what you need for your camera if you are seeking for a UHS-II SD card that is fast, reliable, and affordable all in one thing. The Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SDXC card has read speed of up to 300 MB/s and write speeds of up to 260 MB/s, making it ideal for recording video in 8K, 4K, and Full HD and taking high-resolution photos. In addition, the Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SD card comes with a limited lifetime warranty and can withstand temperatures ranging from -13 degrees Fahrenheit to 185 degrees Fahrenheit.

Anyone who is looking for an SD card with a reliable build quality, a lifetime guarantee, and fast writing speeds should consider purchasing the Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II card.

Buy Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SDXC Card at B&H, Adorama.

2. PNY X-PRO 90 UHS-II SD Card (V90)

PNY X-PRO 90 UHS-II SD Card (V90) Key Specifications:

  • Bus Speed: UHS-II
  • Video Speed Class: V90
  • Max Read Speed: 300 MB/s
  • Max Write Speed: 280 MB/s
  • Min Write Speed: 90 MB/s
  • Capture 8K and 4K Video
  • Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB (SDXC)
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

Another fast and reasonably priced UHS-II SD card. Offering read rates of up to 300 MB/s and write speeds of up to 280 MB/s, the PNY X-PRO 90 UHS-II SD Card (V90) is perfect for 8K and 4K video, raw and burst shooting. In addition, it has a speed class of V90, which assures that the minimum read and write rates will not be lower than 90 MB/s at any time.

Buy PNY X-PRO 90 UHS-II SD Card (V90) at B&H, Adorama.

3. Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II SD Card (V90)

Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II SD Card Key Specifications:

  • Bus Speed: UHS-II
  • Video Speed Class: V90
  • Max Read Speed: 300 MB/s
  • Max Write Speed: 299 MB/s
  • Min Write Speed: 90 MB/s
  • Capacities: 32GB, 64GB, 128GB

The fastest UHS-II SD card on the market, but a little pricy. The Sony SF-G Tough Series UHS-II Memory Card is the fastest SD memory card on the market right now, with read speeds of up to 300 MB/s and write speeds of up to 299 MB/s. It’s ideal for recording high-definition video in formats such as 8K, 4K XAVC S, 60p AVCHD, 3D, HFR, and Full HD, and it supports fast continuous shooting. Furthermore, its V90 speed class designation ensures that write speeds will never be less than 90 MB/s under any conditions. The main drawback is the price, and there are several alternatives available at lower costs.

So, if you’re looking for the fastest possible write speed with a V90 rating and exceptionally fast read rates of 250-300MB/s for transferring photos from the card to a computer, these are the cards to get.

Buy Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II SDXC Card at B&H, Adorama.

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4. SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-II SD Card (V90)

SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-II SD Card Key Specifications:

  • Bus Speed: UHS-II
  • Video Speed Class: V90
  • Max Read Speed: 300 MB/s
  • Max Write Speed: 260 MB/s
  • Min Write Speed: 90 MB/s
  • Capacities: 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

In addition to the Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SD card, the Sandisk Extreme Pro UHS-II SD card is a top performer among UHS-II SD cards.

This SanDisk Extreme Pro SDXC UHS-II card offers read speeds of up to 300 MB/s and write rates of up to 260 MB/s using the UHS-II interface. The V90 Video Speed Class certification ensures that write speeds will never fall below 90 MB/s. In addition to shooting 8K, 4K, and Full HD videos of the best quality, you can also take raw photos and continuous shutter bursts. Additionally with a lifetime limited warranty, the SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II SD card is shockproof, waterproof, and x-ray resistant.

Buy SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-II SD Cards at B&H, Adorama.

5. ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V90)

ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card Key Specifications:

  • Bus Speed: UHS-II
  • Video Speed Class: V90
  • Max Read Speed: 300 MB/s
  • Max Write Speed: 250 MB/s
  • Min Write Speed: 90 MB/s
  • Capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Another fantastic option. With maximum read speeds of 300 MB/s and maximum write speeds of 250 MB/s, the ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V90) is the company’s fastest UHS-II sd card. With these specs, you can shoot in raw and time-lapse modes, as well as record video in 6K, 5K, 4K, UHD 4K, and high bit rate MPEG-4. Compared to competing products like the Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II SD, the Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SD, or the Sandisk Extreme PRO UHS-II SD, the specifications are a little on the low side. However, it excels at capturing both still images and video while shooting in RAW+JPEG. The V90 rating provides enough speed for high quality video recording up to 90MB/s continuously.

The storage options range from 64GB to 512GB. A major benefit of ProGrade is that it satisfies the need for fast and large capacity 512GB cards among all shooters.

Buy ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V90) at B&H, Adorama.

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6. Delkin Devices Power UHS-II SDXC Card (V90)

Delkin Devices Power UHS-II SDXC Card Key Specifications:

  • Bus Speed: UHS-II
  • Video Speed Class: V90
  • Max Read Speed: 300 MB/s
  • Max Write Speed: 250 MB/s
  • Min Write Speed: 90 MB/s
  • Capacities: 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
  • Water / Shock / X-Ray Proof

The Delkin Devices Power UHS-II SD card is another reliable choice and a fantastic value, with maximum performance with up to 300 MB/s read and 250 MB/s write speeds. This card is also V90 Video Speed Class certified, which ensures minimum write speeds of at least 90 MB/s. This enables users to shoot 8K, 4K, 3D, HDR, high-speed and high-frame-rate recordings, as well as multiple video streams provided by 360° cameras. It’s also approved for real-time broadcasting and enables data-intensive simultaneous captures like raw and JPEG, as well as video, still, GPS data, and time-lapse.

Buy Delkin Devices Power UHS-II SDXC Card at B&H, Adorama.

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Compact, lightweight, and durable, the OM SYSTEM OM-5 mirrorless camera is suitable for both still pictures and video capture. If you haven’t already had one, just get it at B&H, or Adorama.

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