Introduced by Sony and Panasonic in 1995, by the early 2000s, the MiniDV dominated the recording market.
MiniDV Technical Specs
Cassettes measured about 2 1/2 inches by 2 inches by 1/4 inch
Recording time: 60 minutes (standard play), 90 minutes (extended/long play), and 80/120 minute tapes were also available
MiniDV could be used to store about 13GB of other data when used with specific software
Maximum resolution of 530 horizontal lines
Three times the color information of VHS meant far brighter, richer, and vibrant colors
References:
https://www.scancafe.com/blog/history-of-the-minidv