Comparison disk storage
Comparison of several forms of disk storage showing tracks (not-to-scale); green denotes start and red denotes end, by CMG Lee. * Some recorders operate in ZCLV, CAA or CAV modes.
5¼″ hard drive (CAV)
3½″ HD
2½″ HD
8″ floppy disk (CAV)
5¼″ floppy disk
3½″ floppy
Iomega Zip (CAV)
MiniDisc (CLV)
12″ vinyl record (CAV)
10″ vinyl
7″ vinyl
LaserDisc (CLV/CAA/CAV)
20 cm LD
12 cm LD
audio Compact Disc (CLV*)
Mini CD
Digital Versatile Disc (CLV*)
MiniDVD
Blu-ray Disc (CLV)
mini BD