Mini HDMI adapters and connectors

HDMI Type C states it.

What makes a mini HDMI adapter?

A mini HDMI adapter converts mini HDMI to a different format, like HDMI or micro HDMI. This allows you to connect two devices with different kinds of connectors to each other, which can be very convenient.

Mini HDMI is mainly used by cameras and film equipment, since HDMI is designed for transferring image, video and audio, which is what these devices are dealing with.

However, it can be nice to show one's videos and images on a larger screen than the one on the camera itself, making it obvious to acquire an adapter that can convert to HDMI, which is what most monitors use.

With the right adapter, you can easily and quickly show slideshows or videos on your screen directly from your camera. This is the easiest option if you want the holiday photos to be shown to your family or friends.

Which HDMI adapter should I have?

It depends on what you'd like to connect between. They're basically just photo equipment like camera and camcorder that use this format, so it's mostly about what medium you're trying to connect to.

If you would like to connect your camera to a GoPro or a very thin screen, then you can usefully acquire a mini HDMI for micro HDMI. This way, you can easily transfer images and generally data between the two.

For connection between cams and Mac or most monitors, a mini HDMI to HDMI can be a powerful tool. HDMI is what is used for most devices, which means that you can almost always connect to the device you want.

Instead, if you have an older TV or an older computer you'd like to connect to, a mini HDMI to VGA cable is doing the trick, as this was the way to connect older devices.