what is the difference between a flash card and a thumbdrive?

what is the difference between a flash card and a thumbdrive?

A thumbdrive is a portable storage component designed to plug directly into a computer's USB port. A flash card is a memory card for a device such as a camera or MP3 player. To connect a flash card to a computer requires a card reader or a connection to its host device.



Both are typically solid state memory devices, although may in fact be micro drives (miniature hard drives).
One is bigger than the other (physically). Flash cards are used within digital camera's and other small devices, USB thumbdrives or USB keys are used beside any standard USB port on any compatible computer.
the flash, is that memory that looks like the stamp which is used surrounded by your mobile/digital camera.



thumdrive, called this impose its size is like thumb finger, and it have a USB connector in most cases.