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Olympus xD-Picture Card M+ 2 GB
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Olympus xD-Picture Card M+ 2 GB

Bottom line: The OM SYSTEM Olympus xD-Picture Card M+ 2 GB: 1.5x faster writes than original Type M xD cards; main trade-off: xD format is discontinued, so future replacements get scarcer.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For external drives and portable storage, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 1.5x faster writes than original Type M xD cards
  • ✓ 2 GB capacity hits the ceiling most xD cameras support
  • ✓ Reusable and removable - format and reshoot indefinitely
  • ✓ Genuine Olympus part 202332, not a relabeled clone

Cons

  • ✗ xD format is discontinued, so future replacements get scarcer
  • ✗ 2 GB is small if you shoot RAW or long video clips
  • ✗ Needs an xD-specific reader; standard SD slots won't fit it
  • ✗ No listed speed rating in MB/s, only relative to Type M

Manufacturer description

The Olympus xD-Picture Card M+ 2 GB is the memory card that keeps older Olympus and Fujifilm digital cameras shooting long after xD media vanished from store shelves. This is the Type M+ generation, rated 1.5x faster than the original Type M cards, so write-to-card pauses between frames are shorter and clearing a full buffer takes less waiting. The 2 GB capacity is the practical ceiling for most xD-compatible bodies, giving you room for hundreds of JPEGs on cameras that shipped with 16 MB or 32 MB starter cards. Built compact and durable, the card is reusable and removable, so you can format…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored OM SYSTEM Olympus xD-Picture Card M+ 2 GB using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the external storage category. OM SYSTEM's external storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for external storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this work in my old Olympus camera?

It fits cameras with an xD-Picture Card slot, including Olympus and Fujifilm bodies from that era. Type M+ cards require M-compatible firmware, so check your camera's manual or the product listing for xD Type M/M+ support before ordering.

What is the difference between Type M and Type M+?

Type M+ is rated 1.5x faster than Type M, per the manufacturer's specification. That means shorter write pauses after each shot and quicker buffer clearing, with the same 2 GB capacity and the same physical xD form factor.

How many photos fit on 2 GB?

That depends on your camera's resolution and JPEG quality setting. On the 3-8 megapixel cameras that typically use xD media, 2 GB holds several hundred to over a thousand full-resolution JPEGs.

Is it worth the price for a 2 GB card?

The price reflects scarcity, not capacity - xD-Picture Card production ended and no modern equivalent fits the slot. If your camera has no SD option, this is the format it requires. Prices on discontinued media move often, so check the current listing.

Can I reuse it, or is it one-and-done?

It is fully reusable and removable. Format it in-camera and shoot again as many times as you like, or pull the card and offload images through an xD-capable reader instead of connecting the camera by cable.

Key Features

  • xD-Picture Card M+ 2 GB Flash Memory Card 202332
  • Reusable & Removable
  • 1.5x faster than type M
  • Compact and Durable

Full Specifications

BrandOM SYSTEM
ColorBlack
Model NameM-XD2GH
Read Speed5 megabytes_per_second
Unit Count1 Count
Media Speed[Estimated] > type M write speed
Model NumberN3161000
Warranty Type3 Year Warranty
Built-In Mediaxd-picture card
Mfr Part Number202332
Number of Items1
Number of Packs1
Item Part NumberN3158892
Flash Memory TypexD-Picture Card
Compatible DevicesCamera
Additional FeaturesWater Proof
Hardware ConnectivityxD-Picture Card
Item Dimensions L x W1"L x 0.3"W
Memory Storage Capacity2 GB
Global Trade Identification Number00050332164680, 00050332403215

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