Amazon Basics vs Canon SD Cards

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 8 products.

As of March 2026, Amazon Basics averages $0.1839/GB across 4 products while Canon averages $20.1793/GB across 4 products on BuyPerUnit. Amazon Basics offers 99% better value per gigabyte for sd cards.

Amazon Basics

Better Value

Avg $/GB$0.1839

Best $/GB$0.1555

Price Range$0.1555 – $0.2030

Products4

Cheapest Product

Amazon Basics microSDXC Memory Card with Full Size Adapter, A2, U3, Read Speed up to 100 MB/s, 128GB, Black

128 GB · $19.91 · amazon

Canon

Avg $/GB$20.1793

Best $/GB$11.8746

Price Range$11.8746 – $33.0625

Products4

Cheapest Product

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Digital Camera & 128GB MicroSD x2 & Battery

128GB · $1519.95 · newegg

Top Products Compared

Rank	Brand	Product	Capacity	$/GB	Price	Retailer
1	Amazon Basics	Amazon Basics microSDXC Memory Card with Full Size Adapter, A2, U3, Read Speed up to 100 MB/s, 128GB, Black	128 GB	$0.1555	$19.91	amazon
1	Canon	Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Digital Camera & 128GB MicroSD x2 & Battery	128GB	$11.8746	$1519.95	newegg
2	Amazon Basics	Amazon Basics 1TB microSDXC Card with Adapter for Smartphones, Full HD, Tablets, Drones, Action Cameras, Read Speed Up to 200MB/s, 1-Pack	1 TB	$0.1805	$180.50	amazon
2	Canon	Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Digital Camera & 128GB MicroSD & Battery x2	128GB	$11.8746	$1519.95	newegg
3	Amazon Basics	Amazon Basics microSDXC Memory Card with Full Size Adapter, A2, U3, Read Speed up to 100 MB/s, 256GB, Black	256 GB	$0.1966	$50.33	amazon
3	Canon	Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Digital Camera & 64GB MicroSD & Battery x2	64GB	$23.9055	$1529.95	newegg
4	Amazon Basics	Amazon Basics 128GB microSDXC Memory Card with Adapter for Smartphones, Drones, Cameras, Full HD, Read Speed Up to 200MB/s, 1-Pack	128 GB	$0.2030	$25.99	amazon
4	Canon	Canon T7 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens + Photo Editor Software Bundle + 58mm UV CPL ND + 16GB Memory Card + Case	16GB	$33.0625	$529.00	newegg

Which Should You Buy?

Based on current pricing data, Amazon Basics offers better overall value for sd cards at an average of $0.1839/GB compared to Canon's $20.1793/GB — that's roughly 99% less per gigabyte.

Amazon Basics's best deal is the Amazon Basics microSDXC Memory Card with Full Size Adapter, A2, U3, Read Speed up to 100 MB/s, 128GB, Black (128 GB) at $0.1555/GB, while Canon's cheapest option is the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Digital Camera & 128GB MicroSD x2 & Battery (128GB) at $11.8746/GB.

However, price per GB isn't everything — consider factors like warranty, performance specs, and your specific capacity needs. Check individual product pages for detailed specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amazon Basics or Canon cheaper per GB for sd cards?

As of March 2026, Amazon Basics averages $0.1839/GB compared to Canon at $20.1793/GB. Amazon Basics is approximately 99% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

How many Amazon Basics and Canon sd cards does BuyPerUnit track?

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 4 Amazon Basics products and 4 Canon products in the sd cards category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.

What is the cheapest Amazon Basics sd card per GB?

The cheapest Amazon Basics option is the Amazon Basics microSDXC Memory Card with Full Size Adapter, A2, U3, Read Speed up to 100 MB/s, 128GB, Black at $0.1555/GB ($19.91 for 128 GB).

What is the cheapest Canon sd card per GB?

The cheapest Canon option is the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Digital Camera & 128GB MicroSD x2 & Battery at $11.8746/GB ($1519.95 for 128GB).

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