Definitions
- Referring to a small sheet of film containing microphotographs of printed or graphic material. - Talking about a storage medium for archives, libraries, and research institutions. - Describing a method of preserving and accessing information in a compact and durable format.
- Referring to a film containing microphotographs of printed or graphic material. - Talking about a storage medium for archives, libraries, and research institutions. - Describing a method of preserving and accessing information in a compact and durable format.
List of Similarities
- 1Both microfiche and microfilm are storage media for archives, libraries, and research institutions.
- 2Both use microphotography to capture and preserve printed or graphic material.
- 3Both are compact and durable formats for long-term storage and retrieval of information.
- 4Both require specialized equipment for viewing and printing.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Microfiche is a small sheet of film, typically measuring 4 x 6 inches, while microfilm is a roll of film that can be several feet long.
- 2Format: Microfiche contains multiple images on a single sheet, while microfilm contains a continuous strip of images.
- 3Access: Microfiche requires manual handling and insertion into a reader, while microfilm can be automatically fed through a reader.
- 4Cost: Microfiche is generally less expensive than microfilm due to its smaller size and simpler production process.
- 5Usage: Microfiche is more commonly used for storing and accessing documents, while microfilm is often used for storing and accessing newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals.
Remember this!
Microfiche and microfilm are both storage media that use microphotography to capture and preserve printed or graphic material. However, the difference between microfiche and microfilm is their size, format, access, cost, and usage. Microfiche is a small sheet of film with multiple images, requiring manual handling and insertion into a reader, while microfilm is a continuous strip of images that can be automatically fed through a reader. Microfiche is generally less expensive and used for documents, while microfilm is often used for periodicals.
