Canon vs Samsung SD Cards

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 25 products.

As of March 2026, Canon averages $20.1793/GB across 4 products while Samsung averages $0.4434/GB across 21 products on BuyPerUnit. Samsung offers 98% better value per gigabyte for sd cards.

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

Samsung

Better Value

Avg $/GB$0.4434

Best $/GB$0.1308

Price Range$0.1308 – $2.1869

Products21

Cheapest Product

Samsung EVO Select microSDMemory Card + Adapter, 512GB microSDXC, Up-to 160 MB/s, 4K UHD, UHS-I, C10, U3, V30, A2, for Mobile Phone, Smartphones, Nintendo-Switch, and Tablets (MB-ME512SA/AM)

512 GB · $66.99 · amazon

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	Samsung	Samsung EVO Select microSDMemory Card + Adapter, 512GB microSDXC, Up-to 160 MB/s, 4K UHD, UHS-I, C10, U3, V30, A2, for Mobile Phone, Smartphones, Nintendo-Switch, and Tablets (MB-ME512SA/AM)	512 GB	$0.1308	$66.99	amazon
2	Canon	Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Digital Camera & 128GB MicroSD & Battery x2	128GB	$11.8746	$1519.95	newegg
2	Samsung	SAMSUNG EVO Select Micro SD-Memory-Card + Adapter, 512GB microSDXC 130MB/s Full HD & 4K UHD, UHS-I, U3, A2, V30, Expanded Storage for Android Smartphones, Tablets, Nintendo-Switch (MB-ME512KA/AM)	512 GB	$0.1387	$70.99	amazon
3	Canon	Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Digital Camera & 64GB MicroSD & Battery x2	64GB	$23.9055	$1529.95	newegg
3	Samsung	Samsung - Pro Plus 1 TB microSDXC Memory Card	1 TB	$0.1430	$142.99	bestbuy
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	Samsung	SAMSUNG EVO Select Micro SD-Memory-Card + Adapter, 256GB microSDXC 130MB/s Full HD & 4K UHD, UHS-I, U3, A2, V30, Expanded Storage for Android Smartphones, Tablets, Nintendo-Switch (MB-ME256KA/AM)	256 GB	$0.1640	$41.99	amazon
5	Samsung	Samsung P9 Express microSD Express Card, 256GB microSDXC Memory Card, Up to 800 MB/s, for Nintendo-Switch ™ 2, (MB MK256T/AM)	256 GB	$0.1757	$44.99	amazon

Which Should You Buy?

Based on current pricing data, Samsung offers better overall value for sd cards at an average of $0.4434/GB compared to Canon's $20.1793/GB — that's roughly 98% less per gigabyte.

Samsung's best deal is the Samsung EVO Select microSDMemory Card + Adapter, 512GB microSDXC, Up-to 160 MB/s, 4K UHD, UHS-I, C10, U3, V30, A2, for Mobile Phone, Smartphones, Nintendo-Switch, and Tablets (MB-ME512SA/AM) (512 GB) at $0.1308/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 Canon or Samsung cheaper per GB for sd cards?

As of March 2026, Samsung averages $0.4434/GB compared to Canon at $20.1793/GB. Samsung is approximately 98% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

How many Canon and Samsung sd cards does BuyPerUnit track?

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 4 Canon products and 21 Samsung 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 Samsung sd card per GB?

The cheapest Samsung option is the Samsung EVO Select microSDMemory Card + Adapter, 512GB microSDXC, Up-to 160 MB/s, 4K UHD, UHS-I, C10, U3, V30, A2, for Mobile Phone, Smartphones, Nintendo-Switch, and Tablets (MB-ME512SA/AM) at $0.1308/GB ($66.99 for 512 GB).

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