More than twice last year's price! How to choose the right SD card without wasting money in this era of soaring prices: Kei Ogikubo's Digital Camera Review Plus (Part 1/4)

SD cards, SSDs, and HDDs are rising sharply in price as AI demand pushes semiconductor capacity toward data-center use.

Flash-memory SD cards have also become significantly more expensive from late 2025 into spring 2026.

The article explains how to choose the right SD card for your needs to avoid overbuying in a high-price market.

For photos and videos, picking the right capacity and speed class matters more than chasing the largest or fastest card.