USB A to Mini-B cables are the most common connections for cameras.
Universal Serial Bus, or USB, cables have three main types of connections: A, B and Mini-B. As long as the connections match the device, the cables are interchangeable. The USB cable that comes with a camera can be used with a GPS.
USB A
USB A connections are the most common.
The USB A connector is long, flat and rectangular. It fits in computer hubs and certain other devices with a USB A connection. It is found on nearly all USB cables.
USB B
USB B connectors are used for external computer devices.
The USB B connector is a square-shaped connector, smaller than the USB A. It is used for devices such as external CD and hard drives, scanners and printers. The USB B connector is usually attached to a USB A connector.
Mini-B
USB A to Mini-B cables are the most commonly used.
Many other devices, such as digital cameras, cell phones and GPS devices, are too small to accommodate a full USB B port. Instead, they have a Mini-B port that takes a smaller trapezoidal connector.
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