Nikon Z6 and Z7 both have one memory card slot. After firmware version 3.00, Nikon Z6 & Z7’s memory card slot now supports both CFexpress memory cards and XQD memory cards. We have tested and review latest CFexpress & XQD memory cards on Z6 & Z7, and here are top recommended ones:
Best CFexpress Memory Card for Nikon Z6 & Z7:
According to Nikon, currently only Sony, ProGrade, SanDisk, Lexar CFexpress memory cards can fully support Z6 & Z7 after firmware version 3.00.
| Card | Max. Read Speed | Max. Write Speed | Check Price |
| Sony Tough CFexpress Type-B | 1,700 MB/s | 1,480 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress | 1,700 MB/s | 1,400 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| ProGrade Digital CFexpress 2.0 Cobalt | 1,600 MB/s | 1,400 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| Lexar Professional CFexpress Type-B | 1,750 MB/s | 1,000 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| ProGrade Digital CFexpress Type-B Gold | 1,600 MB/s | 1,000 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
Best XQD Memory Card for Nikon Z6 & Z7:
The XQD cards are much faster than SD cards, currently there are 4 kinds of XQD cards, the Sony XQD G Series is the best selling XQD card for Nikon Z6 & Z7.
| Card | Max. Read Speed | Max. Write Speed | Check Price |
| Sony XQD G Series | 440 MB/s | 400 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| Delkin Devices Premium XQD | 440 MB/s | 400 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| Nikon XQD | 440 MB/s | 400 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| Lexar 2933x XQD 2.0 | 440 MB/s | 400 MB/s | eBay/Amazon/B&H/Adorama |