Best Memory Card for Nikon D600

The Nikon D600—the most economical full-frame DSLR the company has ever made—has dual slots for two SD (Secure Digital) format memory cards (unlike the Nikon D800, the Nikon D600 does not use CompactFlash memory cards). Below are the best memory cards for the Nikon D600. A 32GB memory card will hold approximately 2,000 photos in JPEG fine format or 760 photos in Camera RAW.

Best SD Card for the Nikon D600

SanDisk Extreme 32GB ($33)

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

The SanDisk Extreme is an ideal memory card to pair with the Nikon D600. For $33 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 below, the SanDisk Extreme is waterproof, shockproof, X-ray proof, and rated for extreme temperatures.

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 Nikon D600 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 like the SanDisk Extreme above. 

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.