NTFS v/s FAT

FAT(File Allocation Table) is a file system that was developed for MS-DOS and used in various Microsoft Windows. The FAT file system is considered relatively uncomplicated and because of that, it is popular format for removable storage like Floppy Disks and Pen Drives. It is supported by virtually all existing operating system.

• Maximum Volume Size: 2 TB
  
• Maximum Files on Volume: Unlimited
  
• Maximum File Size: 4 GB
  
• Maximum Cluster Numbers: 268435456
  
• Maximum File Name: Upto 255 characters
  

NTFS(New Technology File System) is high performance and self healing file system. It is supported to WindowsXP/ Windows2000/ WindowsNT. It supports file-level security, compression, and auditing. It also supports large volume and powerful storage solution such as RAID. The most important new feature of NTFS is the ability to Encrypt files and folders to protect your sensitive data.

• Maximum Volume Size: 2 TB
  
• Maximum Files on Volume: Unlimited
  
• Maximum File Size: Limit only by volume size
  
• Maximum Cluster Numbers: Unlimited
  
• Maximum File Name: Upto 255 characters