Best Memory Cards for Sony FX9

Here are the best memory cards for Sony PXW-FX9 cinema camera, including XQD cards and UHS-II SD cards.

The Sony FX9 has three memory card slots: 2x XQD card slots and 1x SD card slot. Building on the success of the PXW-FS7 and PXW-FS7M2, the Sony FX9 uniquely combines high mobility with an advanced AF system, impressive bokeh and slow-motion capabilities thanks to its newly-developed sensor. The Sony FX9 (AmazonB&HAdorama) also inherits its color science and a Dual Base ISO from the VENICE digital motion picture camera, creating the ultimate tool of choice for documentaries, music videos, drama productions and event shooting. The PXW-FX9 features a full-frame, oversampled 6K Exmor R CMOS sensor that allows you to capture 4K images with cinematic depth of field. Compared to a 4K Super 35­mm sensor, the Sony FX9’s 6K sensor has over twice the surface area, providing a wider angle of view, making it easier to gain a shallower depth of field. The camera also features a 15-stop dynamic range, supports dynamic HDR, hybrid log gamma mode (HLG), and records 10-bit 4:2:2 to dual XQD media card slots that support simultaneous and relay recording, as well as multiple backup recording modes that utilize proxy files. The Fast Hybrid AF covers around 91% of the frame with 561 AF points and face detection for accurate focusing. So, whether you’re shooting documentaries, events, reality TV, education, or corporate productions, the Sony PXW-FX9 XDCAM 6K Full-Frame Camera System has you covered with its powerful and flexible 4K interchangeable lens camera system.

Below is our full list of top recommended XQD cards and SD cards for the Sony FX9 full-frame cinema camera. Hope it can help you get the best out of your Sony FX9 cinema camera.

XQD Cards | SD Cards

Recommended XQD Cards for Sony FX9

The Sony FX9 has 2x memory slots that both support the XQD cards for higher overall capacity and faster read and write speeds. When it comes to XQD cards, the choices are very limited – only Sony, Delkin Devices and Nikon released their XQD cards. Offering up to 440 MB/s read speeds and up to 400 MB/s write speeds, the Sony G Series XQD cards are the best choice and the most favorite among professional photographers, allowing it to record 4K video and up to 200 continuous raw still image bursts. In addition, the Delkin Devices Premium XQD cards and Nikon XQD cards are both excellent choice for you. Just choose the one you like!

XQD Card Max. Read Speed Max. Write Speed
Sony G Series XQD Card 440 MB/s 400 MB/s
Delkin Devices Premium XQD Card 440 MB/s 400 MB/s
Nikon XQD Memory Card 440 MB/s 400 MB/s

Recommended SD Cards for Sony FX9

The Sony FX9 has another one SD card slot that is compatible with the fast UHS-II SD memory cards. Offering maximum read speeds of up to 300 MB/s and maximum write speeds of up to 299 MB/s, the Sony SF-G Tough Series UHS-II SD card is currently the world’s fastest SD card on the market, and it is well-suited for video capture, including 8K, 4K XAVC S, 60p AVCHD, 3D, HFR, and Full HD video, as well as super fast continuous shooting. In addition, the Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SD Card is another great choice and great value SD card for shooting 8K, 4K, and Full HD video, as well as high-resolution photos. Lexar, SanDisk, ProGrade Digital, Delkin Devices also released their super fast UHS-II SD cards, which are excellent choices for Sony FX9 cinema camera. You can just choose the one you like!

UHS-II SD Card Max. Read Speed Max. Write Speed
Sony SF-G Tough UHS-II SD Card (V90) 300 MB/s 299 MB/s
Kingston Canvas React Plus UHS-II SD Card (V90) 300 MB/s 260 MB/s
Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II Card (V90) 300 MB/s 260 MB/s
SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-II Card 300 MB/s 260 MB/s
ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V90) 300 MB/s 250 MB/s
Delkin Devices Power UHS-II SDXC Card (V90) 300 MB/s 250 MB/s
Sony SF-M Tough UHS-II SDXC Card (V60) 277 MB/s 150 MB/s
ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC Card (V60) 250 MB/s 130 MB/s
Lexar Professional 1667x UHS-II SD Card (V60) 250 MB/s 90 MB/s