topic Re: Memory card error in Point & Shoot Digital Cameras

PowerShot SX200 IS Memory card error

JerryButorac — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:48:05 GMT

Out of nowhere, I came up with a memory card error on my canon power shot sx 200 is. Any suggestions on how to correct the problem?

Re: Memory card error

hsbn — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:52:19 GMT

If there is nothing in the card, you can try to reformat the card inside the camera.

Re: Memory card error

JS — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:07:41 GMT

brand new Power Shot elph 115 Bundle out of box...MEMORY CARD ERROR (Dane Elec sdhc). Camera format did not work. Old SD card worked to take a few mother's day pix. Why would bundled card not work in new camera ????

Re: Memory card error

hsbn — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:50:49 GMT

Like all items, some of them are dead on arrival. It's pretyt normal and it could be manufacture error, defective product, shipping and/or packing damage, etc...If it is new, you can exchange for another one.

Re: Memory card error

Richard — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:47:18 GMT

Hi JerryButorac,

As Hsbn mentioned, if you've saved your images and movies to your computer, I'd recommend formatting the memory card. If you're unable to do this, I recommend trying a second memory card. If the memory card error persists unfortunately, your camera will require repair.

You may set up camera repair by clicking here.

Re: Memory card error

4vrCanon — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 00:43:11 GMT

The best (most dependable, error free) Memory cards are Sandisk brand.. Off the wall brands are iffy at best. Recommonded are name brand cards.

Re: Memory card error

Jammin1129 — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 12:27:55 GMT

How do you reformat the memory card?

Re: Memory card error

Jammin1129 — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 12:49:19 GMT

How do you reformat memory card inside a Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS ....I've been searching online, but the instructions are for a different model.

Re: Memory card error

smack53 — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 18:04:58 GMT

Press the menu button, then select the tools menu, scroll down to format, and press func/set button.

Steve M.

Re: Memory card error

CanonSW — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 23:41:25 GMT

1. Older Canons (pre-2007) can only use SD cards, not SDHC cards.

2. There is a tiny tab on the left side of the SD card (when you are reading the front, tab is on left side). Slide it up to lock the SD card, and slide it down to unlock it (when you want to use the camera).

3. Remember to format the SD card. See your owner's manual or look on-line to get directions.

If these things don't solve your problem, you may have damaged the SD slot reader. You may have to have them repaired.

Re: Memory card error

Roxyrocket — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 00:49:56 GMT

I have an S2SI canon power shot, I put a new memory card in it and it wont read it. It says there is a memory card error. I checked to make sure the tab on the card was in the right position. I went to the tools in menu but the space for "format" is dark and I am unable to click on it? I am very frustrated with the whole thing. I hope someone can help! Thanks in advance!

Re: Memory card error

Richard — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 21:41:05 GMT

Hi Roxyrocket,

So we may better assist you, please reply with the following information:

Does this occur with all memory cards that you've tried?
Which memory card model(s) are you using?

Re: Memory card error

Roxyrocket — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 00:38:39 GMT

I tried the 16 GB SDHC (SanDisk) I then tried a Toshiba 16GB SD only memory card.

Re: Memory card error

Roxyrocket — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 20:37:53 GMT

I tried the 16 GB SDHC (SanDisk) I then tried a Toshiba 16GB SD only memory card.

Re: Memory card error

Jegan — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 03:52:01 GMT

@Richard wrote:
Hi Roxyrocket,
So we may better assist you, please reply with the following information:
Does this occur with all memory cards that you've tried?
Which memory card model(s) are you using?

Ask your QA team to test your product selling it.

Same issue: http://community.usa.canon.com/t5/PowerShot/Canon-a-worst-product-and-service/td-p/164543

Re: Memory card error

Roxyrocket — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 18:04:48 GMT

I tried the 16 GB SDHC (SanDisk) I then tried a Toshiba 16GB SD only memory card.

Re: Memory card error

John_ — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 18:47:41 GMT

Have you tried them in a computer or another device yet?

Re: Memory card error

Roxyrocket — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 02:52:25 GMT

Yes, they work fine

Re: Memory card error

John_ — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 03:07:44 GMT

I would try doing 3 things then:

Inspect the card slot with a strong light and magnifying glass to look for something obvious inside like dust or damaged contacts

Remove the battery and hold the on switch in the on position for at least 30 seconds then try it again

Perform a reset to defaults thru the settings menu

Re: Memory card error

ChrisH — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 11:31:43 GMT

Have a Canon IXUS160 & the memory card comes up as ERROR approx evrey 2 months. OK I can re format it but obviously I lose all exisisting photographs. I usually keep it clear anyway by trnasferring to my computer but what happens if I am away from home? I just cannot rely on it.

A couple of friends have cameras that they can store images galore on them seemingly indefinitly. My memory cards are from Curries `Sandisc`.