Canon vs Transcend SD Cards

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 48 products.

As of March 2026, Canon averages $20.1793/GB across 4 products while Transcend averages $1.7340/GB across 44 products on BuyPerUnit. Transcend offers 91% 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

Transcend

Better Value

Avg $/GB$1.7340

Best $/GB$0.1426

Price Range$0.1426 – $19.9369

Products44

Cheapest Product

512GB Transcend UHS-I SD 340S Ultra Performance SD Card U3 A1 V30

512GB · $72.99 · 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	Transcend	512GB Transcend UHS-I SD 340S Ultra Performance SD Card U3 A1 V30	512GB	$0.1426	$72.99	newegg
2	Canon	Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Digital Camera & 128GB MicroSD & Battery x2	128GB	$11.8746	$1519.95	newegg
2	Transcend	512GB Transcend 300S microSDXC UHS-I U3 V30 A1 CL10 Memory Card with SD Adapter 95MB/sec	512GB	$0.2147	$109.94	newegg
3	Canon	Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Digital Camera & 64GB MicroSD & Battery x2	64GB	$23.9055	$1529.95	newegg
3	Transcend	Transcend 256GB 300S microSDXC CL10 V30 A1 Memory Card with SD Adapter	256GB	$0.2461	$62.99	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	Transcend	512GB Transcend 340S microSD UHS-I U3 A2 Ultra Performance Memory Card w/Adapter	512GB	$0.2499	$127.95	newegg
5	Transcend	Transcend SDC300S 128GB SDXC Memory Card, Up to 100MB/s, UHS-I U1 V10, Full HD, Class 10 High-Speed SD Card for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Kodak, Olympus, Panasonic Digital Cameras	128 GB	$0.2570	$32.90	amazon

Which Should You Buy?

Based on current pricing data, Transcend offers better overall value for sd cards at an average of $1.7340/GB compared to Canon's $20.1793/GB — that's roughly 91% less per gigabyte.

Transcend's best deal is the 512GB Transcend UHS-I SD 340S Ultra Performance SD Card U3 A1 V30 (512GB) at $0.1426/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 Transcend cheaper per GB for sd cards?

As of March 2026, Transcend averages $1.7340/GB compared to Canon at $20.1793/GB. Transcend is approximately 91% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

How many Canon and Transcend sd cards does BuyPerUnit track?

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 4 Canon products and 44 Transcend 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 Transcend sd card per GB?

The cheapest Transcend option is the 512GB Transcend UHS-I SD 340S Ultra Performance SD Card U3 A1 V30 at $0.1426/GB ($72.99 for 512GB).

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