Reasons to choose ST93
Released in 2011, ST93 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 121 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung ST93
vs Samsung WB660
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
ST9328 mm²
WB660- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The ST93 and WB660 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
ST93MetricWB660
16.1 MPEffective pixels12.2 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
1.77 µm²Pixel area2.33 µm²
56.57 MP/cm²Pixel density42.87 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
121 gWeight214 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageCompactFlash type I, SDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion BP70 rechargeable battery 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 ST93 and WB660 have the same sensor area. The ST93 has the lighter body. The ST93 has the higher effective resolution. The ST93 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose WB660
Released in 2010, WB660 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 214 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.