Best Memory Card for Canon 6D

The Canon EOS 6D ($1,999)—the most economical full-frame DSLR the company has ever made—has one memory card slot for an SD (Secure Digital) format memory card. Unlike the Canon 5D Mark III, the Canon 6D does not use CompactFlash memory cards. Below is our list of the best memory cards for the Canon 6D, current for 2013.

Best SD Memory Card for the Canon 6D

SanDisk Extreme Pro 32GB ($63)

Min. Write Speed: 10 MB/s (Class 10)
Max. Write Speed: 90 MB/s
Max. Write Speed: 95 MB/s

If you frequently shoot HD video, high-speed bursts, or transfer large volumes of files, the best professional SD memory card for the Canon 6D is the SanDisk Extreme Pro. With write speeds of up to 90 MB per second, it’s SanDisk's fastest SD memory card and features a durable design that is waterproof, shockproof, X-ray proof, and rated for extreme temperatures.

SanDisk Extreme 32GB ($28)

Min. Write Speed: 10 MB/s (Class 10)
Max. Write Speed: 45 MB/s
Max. Write Speed: 45 MB/s

The SanDisk Extreme is ideal for those looking for a more economical memory card to pair with the Canon 6D. For $28 for a 32GB card, the SanDisk Extreme offers write and read speeds of up to 45 MB per second, which is fast enough for many consumers. Like the SanDisk Extreme Pro above, the SanDisk Extreme is rated for extreme conditions.

Lexar Professional 32GB ($60)

Min. Write Speed: 10 MB/s (Class 10)
Max. Write Speed: 45 MB/s
Max. Read Speed: 90 MB/s

Lexar is a mainstay in the market for professional memory cards. Sandisk has caught up with write and read speeds for SD cards, but Lexar is still popular among those who shoot HD video, fast bursts, or camera RAW. Given that the quality of the two companies is similar, the SanDisk Extreme Pro above currently is a better value due to its faster maximum write speed.