What size SD card for a SPYPOINT trail camera?
SanDisk Ultra 32GB SDHC
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These figures assume 30 triggers a day and a card checked every 30 days, using each model's listed photo resolution setting and 10-second clips at its listed video resolution.
| Model | Photo setting | Photos, 30 days | Card | 10 s video, 30 days | Card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPYPOINT Flex-M | 30MP | 5.6 GB | 8GB | 9.0 GB | 16GB |
| SPYPOINT Flex-M2 | 32MP | 5.9 GB | 8GB | 18.0 GB | 32GB |
| SPYPOINT Flex-S Dark Starter (solar) | 40MP | 7.4 GB | 16GB | 18.0 GB | 32GB |
| SPYPOINT Flex G-36 | 36MP | 6.7 GB | 16GB | 18.0 GB | 32GB |
Why the photo setting matters more than the brand
Two SPYPOINT cameras on the same trail can need very different cards because the photo resolution setting drives file size. Settings above the sensor's native resolution are interpolated: the file grows, the detail does not. Dropping to native resolution often halves card use and makes a 16 or 32GB card last a whole season.
SD cards and a reader for the field
Name-brand cards; keep two per camera and swap at each check.
Frequently asked questions
Can a trail camera use a card bigger than 32GB?
Only if the camera supports SDXC. Cards of 64GB and larger are SDXC and use the exFAT file system; many older and budget trail cameras read only SDHC cards up to 32GB and will refuse to format a larger one. The maximum supported size is in the manual. When in doubt, two 32GB cards swapped at each check are the safer buy.
Should I format the SD card in the trail camera?
Yes. Format a card in the camera itself before each deployment. A card formatted on a computer can end up with a file system or cluster size the camera handles badly, which shows up as card errors or corrupted files. Copy your photos off first, since formatting erases everything.
Researched from published specifications, brand plan lists and verified owner reviews; we do not claim hands-on testing. General information, not professional, legal or security advice. Trail camera rules differ by state: some restrict transmitting cameras during hunting seasons or on public land, so check your state wildlife agency. Recording and audio laws vary; only record where you have the right to.