Canon vs Nikon SD Cards

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

As of March 2026, Canon averages $20.1793/GB across 4 products while Nikon averages $21.1125/GB across 4 products on BuyPerUnit. Canon offers 4% better value per gigabyte for sd cards.

Canon

Better Value

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

Nikon

Avg $/GB$21.1125

Best $/GB$12.4211

Price Range$12.4211 – $37.3430

Products4

Cheapest Product

Nikon R1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System + 64GB Memory Card + Flexible Tripod Bundle (International Version)

64GB · $794.95 · newegg

Top Products Compared

Rank	Brand	Product	Capacity	$/GB	Price	Retailer
1	Canon	Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Digital Camera & 128GB MicroSD x2 & Battery	128GB	$11.8746	$1519.95	newegg
1	Nikon	Nikon R1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System + 64GB Memory Card + Flexible Tripod Bundle (International Version)	64GB	$12.4211	$794.95	newegg
2	Canon	Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Digital Camera & 128GB MicroSD & Battery x2	128GB	$11.8746	$1519.95	newegg
2	Nikon	Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR Lens (2216) + 64GB Memory Card - Bundle	64GB	$14.6867	$939.95	newegg
3	Canon	Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Digital Camera & 64GB MicroSD & Battery x2	64GB	$23.9055	$1529.95	newegg
3	Nikon	Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR Lens (20055) + 64GB Memory Card - Bundle	64GB	$19.9992	$1279.95	newegg
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
4	Nikon	Nikon PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED Tilt-Shift Lens (2168) + 64GB Memory Card + Filters - Bundle	64GB	$37.3430	$2389.95	newegg

Which Should You Buy?

Based on current pricing data, Canon offers better overall value for sd cards at an average of $20.1793/GB compared to Nikon's $21.1125/GB — that's roughly 4% less per gigabyte.

Canon's best deal is the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Digital Camera & 128GB MicroSD x2 & Battery (128GB) at $11.8746/GB, while Nikon's cheapest option is the Nikon R1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System + 64GB Memory Card + Flexible Tripod Bundle (International Version) (64GB) at $12.4211/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 Canon or Nikon cheaper per GB for sd cards?

As of March 2026, Canon averages $20.1793/GB compared to Nikon at $21.1125/GB. Canon is approximately 4% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

How many Canon and Nikon sd cards does BuyPerUnit track?

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

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).

What is the cheapest Nikon sd card per GB?

The cheapest Nikon option is the Nikon R1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System + 64GB Memory Card + Flexible Tripod Bundle (International Version) at $12.4211/GB ($794.95 for 64GB).

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