Whats the difference between a Compact Flash Memory Card and a GB SD Memory Card?

I have a Canon A560 and I want to get a 2GB memory card. I don't know diddley about memory cards.

Whats the difference between a Compact Flash Memory Card and a GB SD Memory Card?
CF (Compact Flash) cards are larger than the SD cards. GB means Gigabyte as opposed to MB for megabyte. SD cards up to 2GB can be easily found and will hold hundreds of images. On your camera, that would allow for around 450 images on a 2GB SD card. Your camera does not accept the SDHC (SD High Capacity) cards, don't buy one it won't work. YOur camera can use the more common SD cards and the MMC cards. I would stick with the SD cards, they tend to be cheaper.
Reply:They are 2 kinds of memory cards, and different cameras use different types. Yours will probably want an SD card.
Reply:you'll need a SD card. you might want to get a SDHC card for best picture results.
Reply:Darth Matthew is correct. Your camera uses the SD/SDHC cards





Compact Flash Memory Cards are what the pro cameras use (and some entry level DSLR's)