VHS Tapes
VHS tapes are the most popular style tape, with a typical capacity of 180 minutes. These tapes fit into a standard VCR player which would connect to your TV. They are approximately 187mm wide, 103mm deep and 23mm thick.
VHS-C Tapes
VHS-C is the compact version of the VHS tape, with a typical capacity of 30 minutes. This tape can be played back in a standard VCR player with an adapter. They are approximately 92mm wide, 52mm deep and 23mm thick.
Video8
Video8 is the oldest of the 8mm tapes, with a typical capacity of 90 minutes. They where used in small handheld camcorders. They are are approximately 93mm wide, 62mm deep and 15mm thick.
Hi8
Hi8 has more bandwidth and luminance than Video8 , with a typical capacity of 90 minutes. They where used in small handheld camcorders. They are are approximately 93mm wide, 62mm deep and 15mm thick.
Digital 8
Digital8 stores the video in DV codec, with a typical capacity of 90 minutes. They where used in small handheld camcorders. They are are approximately 93mm wide, 62mm deep and 15mm thick.
MiniDV
MiniDV stores the video in DV codec, with a typical capacity of 60 minutes. They where used in small handheld camcorders. They are are approximately 65mm wide, 52mm deep and 12mm thick.