Reasons to choose NV9
Released in 2008, NV9 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung NV9
vs Samsung ST60
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
NV928 mm²
ST60- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The NV9 and ST60 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
NV9MetricST60
10.2 MPEffective pixels12.4 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.67 µmPixel pitch1.51 µm
2.79 µm²Pixel area2.3 µm²
35.84 MP/cm²Pixel density43.57 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight121 g
MultiMedia, SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable (SLB-0837B) Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion 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 NV9 and ST60 have the same sensor area. The ST60 has the lighter body. The ST60 has the higher effective resolution. The ST60 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose ST60
Released in 2010, ST60 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.4 MP effective resolution, and a 121 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.