Reasons to choose NV3
Released in 2006, NV3 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 142 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung NV3
vs Samsung NV30
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
NV325 mm²
NV30- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The NV3 and NV30 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
NV3MetricNV30
7.1 MPEffective pixels8.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.87 µmPixel pitch1.75 µm
3.5 µm²Pixel area3.07 µm²
28.58 MP/cm²Pixel density32.61 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
142 gWeight173 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The NV3 and NV30 have the same sensor area. The NV3 has the lighter body. The NV30 has the higher effective resolution. The NV30 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose NV30
Released in 2008, NV30 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 173 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.