CFexpress Type A Memory Card, 80GB

Sony CFexpress Type A TOUGH Memory Card — Pro-Grade Storage for Creators Who Can’t Afford Lost Footage

The gist: A high-speed, military-tough memory card that gives Sony mirrorless camera users the confidence to shoot 4K video and high-resolution stills without buffer bottlenecks or data loss from environmental exposure.

• 800 MB/s read / 700 MB/s write: Sustained write speeds eliminate dropped frames during 4K RAW recording — critical for client deliverables, interviews, and commercial video where every take counts.
• IP57-rated durability: Dust-tight and water-submersion resistant — survives a dunk in a bag during a rainstorm or accidental spill without data loss.
• X-ray and electrostatic safe: Data survives airport scanner passes, static-prone studio floors, and the EMF exposure common to broadcast environments.
• 70N rigidity tested: Resists the bending force of a bag under laptop pressure — a real-world risk for creators who pack cards loose in a tech pouch.

B&H Photo highlights the TOUGH card’s IP57 environmental rating and drop resistance as class-leading for the CFexpress Type A form factor — the only option that combines this speed and durability in one card.

Best for: Professional video creators, photographers-for-hire, and content studios using Sony Alpha bodies for client work where lost footage is not an option. Skip it if: Your camera uses SD or CFexpress Type B — CFexpress Type A slots are Sony-specific. Runs ~$120–$220 depending on capacity — check the current price before buying.