Nikon vs Samsung SD Cards

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

As of March 2026, Nikon averages $21.1125/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.

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

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	Nikon	Nikon R1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System + 64GB Memory Card + Flexible Tripod Bundle (International Version)	64GB	$12.4211	$794.95	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	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
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	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
3	Samsung	Samsung - Pro Plus 1 TB microSDXC Memory Card	1 TB	$0.1430	$142.99	bestbuy
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
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 Nikon's $21.1125/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 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 Nikon or Samsung cheaper per GB for sd cards?

As of March 2026, Samsung averages $0.4434/GB compared to Nikon at $21.1125/GB. Samsung is approximately 98% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

How many Nikon and Samsung sd cards does BuyPerUnit track?

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 4 Nikon products and 21 Samsung products in the sd cards category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.

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).

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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