Lexar Media MS256-331 256 MB Memory Stick Pro

Rating:
Summary: How many pictures will it store?
Review: How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.

The Lexar Media MS256-331 256MB Memory Stick Pro, like most 256MB cards, will store on average 284 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 213 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 128 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 102 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 80 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.

I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this card is the right capacity for your specific needs.

Rating:
Summary: It's faster yes, but is it worth the money?
Review: I recently bought this item because I bought a Sony CyberShot DSCP73 Digital Camera not long ago and I couldn't capture high definition (640x480) videos with the normal Memory Stick (not PRO). So I decided to give it a try. I'm extremely happy with it. Lexar flash products are extremely reliable and fast (I have Lexar JumpDrives as well).

Lexar Memory Stick PRO is a little bit more expensive than others but it's because its speed. If you capture a video with a SanDisk Memory Stick PRO you'll see it's not smooth since the SanDisk is not that fast. Also you can notice it when you're transferring your videos and pictures to the computer, with Lexar media it's way faster than the SanDisk.

But SanDisk MemoryStick PRO media is way cheaper. If you're just gonna take pictures and not capture video with your digital camera, maybe you don't mind to wait a few more seconds in the transfer process. Also if you don't need speed you can find a 256 MB Lexar Memory Stick (not PRO) for about half the price of this one here in Amazon.

Keep in mind that if your device is not compatible with PRO media this Memory Stick WON'T work. I have read reviews of Memory Stick PRO media where people complain it is not compatible with their cameras. Read the manual of your camera first!

I gave it 4 stars because even if it's a really high quality products with absolutely no flaws, it's still kinda expensive for what it is. Lexar Memory Stick PRO media should be only few dollars more expensive than their cheap competitors, but not a dozen dollars more.