Trail camera file size chart
SanDisk Extreme 128GB SD
$44.99 listed price, changes often| Photo setting | MB per photo | Per 1,000 photos |
|---|---|---|
| 8MP | 1.5 | 1.5 GB |
| 12MP | 2.4 | 2.4 GB |
| 16MP | 3.2 | 3.2 GB |
| 20MP | 4.2 | 4.2 GB |
| 24MP | 5 | 5.0 GB |
| 30MP | 6.2 | 6.2 GB |
| 32MP | 6.6 | 6.6 GB |
| 36MP | 7.4 | 7.4 GB |
| 40MP | 8.2 | 8.2 GB |
| 48MP | 9.8 | 9.8 GB |
| 64MP | 12.5 | 12.5 GB |
| Video | MB per second | 10 s clip | 30 s clip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 720p | 1 | 10 MB | 30 MB |
| 1080p | 2 | 20 MB | 60 MB |
| 2.7K | 3.6 | 36 MB | 108 MB |
| 4K | 6 | 60 MB | 180 MB |
Typical figures; sizes vary with scene detail and compression. Photo settings above the sensor's native resolution are interpolated, so the file grows without new detail. Cellular cameras send compressed thumbnails of roughly 100 to 300 KB and keep full files on the card.
Cards sized for these files
Frequently asked questions
How were these figures produced?
Plan prices come from each brand's published plan list (a 2026 snapshot, confirm in the app). Geometry follows the standard coverage formula. File sizes and battery life are engineering estimates from typical trail camera file sizes and energy per trigger, labelled as estimates; real cameras vary by model and conditions.
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.