CF or SD

[kaixax555]

Do you prefer CF cards or SD cards? Why?

I personally prefer CF cards because they are easier to find because its bigger and more durable because they don't have electronic chips exposed.

[sgsoonhoe]

I too prefer the CF for it's hard build, ie not easy to bend. My first digital cam bought in 2000 was a P&S Canon Ixus which use the CF, love that card format since then.:coolnod:

[madmacs]

sorry ah..are you asking so you can decide which camera model to buy?

[kaixax555]

As a matter of fact, you are right. I am also taking the memory card type into consideration before buying a new camera. After all, it's the memory card that stores those memorable moments, not the camera itself.

Other than helping me to choose a camera, I was also hoping that this thread will become something similar to a debate so we can see both sides (for and against) without being blinded by our own bias.

[madmacs]

ok...what i feel is that media format is not really that important. i think you should look at the various specifications and decide which camera suits your needs, regardless whether it uses CF, SD, XD or MS. for me i would look at image quality, color reproduction, noise control first.

btw..talking about CF, don't forget that it is possible for a connector pin to break off and get stuck in one of the holes in the CF card rendering it unusable.

[jonedevis]

Hello, everybody,

I have a question which might be a bit silly so bear with me. Are some card formats faster than the other? The reason I ask is that I currently own Nikon Coolpix 4500 which uses CF type card. It's very slow taking pictures (could be a few seconds before I press the button and the picture is actually taken) and uploading them to the card (sometimes it even "locks" for a few seconds after the shot). Has it something to do with the card or it's more an issue with camera's internal processor? I would think the later, but from the reviews it seems that the card also plays its part. Folks with CF-type of cameras seem to complain a lot about its speed, while people with SD describe their cameras as "fast".

Is this just my impression, or, indeed, cameras which use SD are faster than CF ones?

[KopiOkaya]

Are some card formats faster than the other?

This depends on the speed of the card. In general, CF is slightly faster speed than SD. BUT a 400X SD card can easily overtakes a 150X CF card.

Professionals use both formats nowadays. So don't let the card format hinders your decision. Instead, look out for image quality, low high-ISO noise, versatility and practicality.