Nikon vs Transcend SD Cards

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

As of March 2026, Nikon averages $21.1125/GB across 4 products while Transcend averages $1.7340/GB across 44 products on BuyPerUnit. Transcend offers 92% 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

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	Nikon	Nikon R1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System + 64GB Memory Card + Flexible Tripod Bundle (International Version)	64GB	$12.4211	$794.95	newegg
1	Transcend	512GB Transcend UHS-I SD 340S Ultra Performance SD Card U3 A1 V30	512GB	$0.1426	$72.99	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
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	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	Transcend	Transcend 256GB 300S microSDXC CL10 V30 A1 Memory Card with SD Adapter	256GB	$0.2461	$62.99	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
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 Nikon's $21.1125/GB — that's roughly 92% 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 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 Transcend cheaper per GB for sd cards?

As of March 2026, Transcend averages $1.7340/GB compared to Nikon at $21.1125/GB. Transcend is approximately 92% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

How many Nikon and Transcend sd cards does BuyPerUnit track?

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 4 Nikon products and 44 Transcend 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 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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