SD vs. micro-SD

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I’m about to buy new SD cards for my cameras. I chose the SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB with 200 MB/s. They are available for about 21€ here on Amazon.

I noticed SanDisk also offers the Extreme Pro as micro-SD cards. The 200 MB/s 128GB is 5€ less on Amazon.

Specs are the same for both variants.

I’m tempted to guess the internal components are the same on both cards. Wouldn’t it be better to buy the micro-SD and use the/an adapter than spending more money on the SD variant? Even better: I’d be able to pop the card into my phone if I need to send a photo.

Please don’t argue about what other card I should buy. This is just about SD vs. micro-SD of the “same” card.

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@SamVimes78
An SD Card should be used instead of a microSD with adapter whenever possible.

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If the specs are the same for both the SD and micro-SD versions, and you can use an adapter for the micro-SD in your camera, it’s perfectly fine to go with the micro-SD variant. You’ll save some money, and the added flexibility of using the micro-SD card in your phone is a nice bonus. Just ensure that the adapter is of good quality to avoid any connection or performance issues. As long as you’re comfortable with the setup, the micro-SD option seems like a smart choice.