
Sony TOUGH-G 128GB
Score: 88/100
Sony Tough G Series 256GB
Score: 92/100Rankings

The Sony SF-G TOUGH 256 GB UHS-II SDXC card delivers industry-leading 300 MB/s read and 299 MB/s write speeds with V90 video class and IP68 ruggedness. Its drawbacks are the lack of a write-protect switch, premium price, and dependence on UHS-II hosts for maximum performance. Ideal for professional videographers and photographers needing ultra-fast, durable storage for 8K video and harsh field conditions.

Sony's TOUGH-G 128 GB SDXC UHS-II card delivers industry-leading 300 MB/s read and 299 MB/s write speeds along with V90 video class for 8K recording, packaged in a rugged IP68-rated design. The card requires UHS-II hosts to achieve these speeds and is priced for professional use. Ideal for photographers and videographers needing top-tier performance.
| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
128 GB | 256 GBbest | |
300 MB/sbest | 300 MB/sbest | |
299 MB/sbest | 299 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 gbest | 2 gbest |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 mmbest | 2.1 mm |
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Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Durability(1) | ||
IP Rating | IPX8/IP6X | IP68 |
Design(1) | ||
Thickness (mm) | 2 mm | 2.1 mm |
General(1) | ||
Compatibility | Backward Compatibility: UHS-I (up to 95 MB/s read, 90 MB/s write) | UHS-II compatible devices, fallback UHS-I up to 95 MB/s |

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Professional reviewers highlight the card's ultra-high read/write speeds, V90 video performance, and rugged durability, noting its suitability for 8K video and demanding burst photography.

Professional reviewers consistently commend the SF-G TOUGH for its industry-leading read/write speeds and rugged construction, noting that the V90 class and IP68 rating make it a reliable choice for 8K video, high-speed burst photography, and harsh field conditions.


The SF-G TOUGH is praised for its ultra-fast performance and rugged durability, though users note the lack of a write-protect switch and higher cost as trade-offs.