Looking for a memory card for the Canon SL1? It has 1 x SD memory card and an 18MP sensor, so every image takes around 4-6MB.
For traveling or just casual photography, you’ll want to get a 8GB card minimum, preferably 16 or 32GB depending on how much you shoot. If you often shoot sports and use the 4fps burst, you might want to get at least 8GB, or if you record a lot of videos.
Our favorite memory card is the SanDisk Ultra Class 10 32GB. It’s very cheap, has plenty of storage and is fast enough for more expensive cameras, let alone the Canon SL1.
When buying a memory card, make sure to get a Class 10, no lower. If you don’t see Class 10 written in the name, just look for the number 10 in a circle directly on the memory card itself.
Best memory cards for Canon SL1:
SanDisk Ultra Class 10 32GB
Our top pick: The best card for the Canon SL1 is the SanDisk Extreme PRO 32GB (95MB/s). It’s cheap, super fast and excellent for bursts, RAW shooting and videos. The 32GB can be bought for less than $15 and if you require even more storage, there’s a 128GB card which can store well over 20,000 shots.
You can buy it at Amazon or see more reviews here.
Lexar Professional 633x UHS-I
The Lexar Professional 633x 32GB U3 also comes with Image Rescue 5 software (review here). Both memory card brands are fast and reliable, but the included software will save you from headaches if you accidentally delete your shots (it happens to all of us).
It’s more expensive because it’s a UHS-I type card. These have faster minimum writing speeds, but on the Canon SL1 you won’t see much of a difference. However, your photos and videos will transfer faster to your computer with UHS-I cards!
You can buy it at Amazon or see more reviews here.
Transcend 16GB UHS-I
Transcend is another popular brand with more reviews on Amazon than most cards, and their Transcend 16GB UHS-I card is relatively cheap for a UHS-I card (better than Class 10). However, as we said before you will only notice the improvement when transferring your files.
You can buy it at Amazon or see more reviews here.
Don’t buy memory cards from unknown brands or something that looks too good to be true. More often than not, those cards will fail right when you’ll need them the most.
A memory card is where all of your work is stored until you transfer that on the computer.
Make sure to get a card from any of the following brands: SanDisk, Lexar, Transcend and Kingston. There are a few good out there, but the 5 we mentioned are more than enough.
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