Sony Introduces Quick and Rugged CFExpress Type A Memory Cards

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Published on July 29, 2020
Sony TOUGH CFexpress Type A Memory Card
Sony TOUGH CFexpress Type A Memory Card
Stephanie Vermillion
Adorama ALC

Sony is revolutionizing the creative landscape with the world’s first CFExpress Type A memory cards, which boast write speeds of up to 700MB per second and read speeds of up to 800MB per second. The new CFExpress Type A memory cards, available in 80GB and 160GB form, are the latest addition to Sony’s TOUGH specification card lineup. Expect reliability, durability, and speed with these rugged and powerful memory cards, which are available for preorder now.

Sony TOUGH CFexpress Type A Memory Card

CFExpress Type A Memory Cards (80GB: ; 160GB: )

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With the new CFExpress Type A memory cards, photographers and content creators will enjoy write speeds up to 700MB per second and read speeds reaching 800MB per second. All of this makes it easier than ever to capture quick-action scenes like wildlife and sports. Sony built the memory cards for high-speed shooting of more than 1,000 uncompressed RAW stills. But these cards aren’t solely for photographers. Videographers can shoot 4K at 120p, a highly anticipated function that’s now available with the new Sony A7S III. And, with the innovative heat-dissipation design, creators can shoot away knowing these cards will reliably capture each frame. Here are some of the CFExpress Type A card highlights.

Key Features:

  • Up to 700MB/s write speed
  • Up to 800 MB/s read speed
  • Portable and compact design
  • Meets Sony’s TOUGH specification for durability and dust/water resistance
  • Available in 80GB and 160GB
  • Compliance with VPG400 video performance for smooth workflow
  • Innovative heat-dissipation design
  • Comes with Sony Memory Card File Rescue data recovery software

Sony TOUGH CFexpress Type A Memory Card

Rugged and Durable

The Sony TOUGH specifications ensure reliability and durability, even in the harshest environments. The CFExpress Type A memory cards follow suit. These cards are five times more resistant to damage from drops, and up to 10 times more resistant to bending. Adventurous creatives can feel confident on the go and in the field. But, if a problem does arrive, creators can rest assured that Sony’s Memory Card File Rescue data-recovery software will be there to resurface accidentally deleted RAW images or 4K video.

Efficient CFExpress Type A/SD Card Reader

To guarantee a streamlined and efficient workflow, Sony’s CFExpress Type A/SD card reader () offers SuperSpeed USB transfer speeds of 10GB per second. These transfers are completed with the speedy USB Type-C connector, helping photographers and videographers efficiently work with data-rich photos and videos. When pairing the CFExpress Type A/SD Card Reader with the new CFExpress memory cards, you can expect transfer speeds up to 2.8 times quicker than with conventional media.

Stephanie Vermillion
Stephanie Vermillion is a wedding, documentary and small business filmmaker covering the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania area, as well as a travel and lifestyle journalist reporting on a variety of topics across the globe. Combining Stephanie’s interests in storytelling, love, wildlife, travel and media, Stephanie Vermillion Studio was built from the ground up in her one-bedroom apartment in Hoboken, New Jersey. Stephanie’s writing and photography have been published in outlets like Mental Floss and Elite Daily, and her filmmaking includes everything from East Coast weddings to awareness-building wildlife conservation films around the world.