Is there a difference between a named sd memory card or a cheaper one?

Question

I'm looking to buy a memory card but wondered if the quality of picture would be different to buy cheaper one with no name

Answer 1

The picture quality won't be affected by an inexpensive generic memory card. The cheap card might be slower -- take longer to store data -- so that your camera might not function quite as fast as it could, although if you have an inexpensive point-and-shoot, even that probably doesn't matter.

You should be fine with the cheaper card.

Answer 2

I wouldn't take a chance with a no name card.  You have no idea who makes it or the quality.   Cards aren't that expensive anyway, so why use a card you aren't sure of?   Pictures are important to me, so I want to be sure I have a card that will work properly.