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Canon S120 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Canon S120 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon S110
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Canon S120 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon S120 versus Samsung WB750, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty close but the S120 (1/1.7") and WB750 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was manufactured 2 years after the WB750 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S120 scores versus the WB750 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Samsung WB750

 S120 WB750 
AnnouncedNovember 2013September 2011Newer by 28 months
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Canon S120

 WB750 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Samsung WB750

 S120 WB750 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 features external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S120 against the WB750.

Canon S120 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and WB750 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and WB750.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S120 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB750 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer S120 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon S120 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (13MP)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (217 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB750 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography info
Samsung WB750 Travel photography info
67
has touch to focus
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (217g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (193g)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S120
Vlogging with Samsung WB750
35
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (217g)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Canon S120 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Samsung WB750
 Canon PowerShot S120Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 Samsung WB750
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-11-26 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 gr (0.48 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $449 $339