Sony vs Transcend SD Cards

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 58 products.

As of March 2026, Sony averages $6.2269/GB across 14 products while Transcend averages $1.7340/GB across 44 products on BuyPerUnit. Transcend offers 72% better value per gigabyte for sd cards.

Sony

Avg $/GB$6.2269

Best $/GB$0.5312

Price Range$0.5312 – $41.2497

Products14

Cheapest Product

Sony CEA-G Series CFexpress 960GB Type A Memory Card - IP57-Rated, VPG400 Certified Up to 1800MB/s Read, 1700MB/s Write

960GB · $509.95 · 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	Sony	Sony CEA-G Series CFexpress 960GB Type A Memory Card - IP57-Rated, VPG400 Certified Up to 1800MB/s Read, 1700MB/s Write	960GB	$0.5312	$509.95	newegg
1	Transcend	512GB Transcend UHS-I SD 340S Ultra Performance SD Card U3 A1 V30	512GB	$0.1426	$72.99	newegg
2	Sony	Sony 128GB SF-M Tough Series UHS-II SDXC Memory Card	128GB	$0.6246	$79.95	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	Sony	Sony - CEA-G240T	240 GB	$1.0833	$259.99	bestbuy
3	Transcend	Transcend 256GB 300S microSDXC CL10 V30 A1 Memory Card with SD Adapter	256GB	$0.2461	$62.99	newegg
4	Sony	Sony - SFG128T/T1 128GB SDXC UHS-II TOUGH G Series Memory Card	128 GB	$1.6405	$209.99	bestbuy
4	Transcend	512GB Transcend 340S microSD UHS-I U3 A2 Ultra Performance Memory Card w/Adapter	512GB	$0.2499	$127.95	newegg
5	Sony	Sony - QDG120F/J 120GB XQD Memory Card	120 GB	$1.6666	$199.99	bestbuy
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 Sony's $6.2269/GB — that's roughly 72% 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 Sony's cheapest option is the Sony CEA-G Series CFexpress 960GB Type A Memory Card - IP57-Rated, VPG400 Certified Up to 1800MB/s Read, 1700MB/s Write (960GB) at $0.5312/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 Sony or Transcend cheaper per GB for sd cards?

As of March 2026, Transcend averages $1.7340/GB compared to Sony at $6.2269/GB. Transcend is approximately 72% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

How many Sony and Transcend sd cards does BuyPerUnit track?

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 14 Sony products and 44 Transcend products in the sd cards category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.

What is the cheapest Sony sd card per GB?

The cheapest Sony option is the Sony CEA-G Series CFexpress 960GB Type A Memory Card - IP57-Rated, VPG400 Certified Up to 1800MB/s Read, 1700MB/s Write at $0.5312/GB ($509.95 for 960GB).

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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