Canon S90 vs Samsung WB700
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Canon S90 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Introduced April 2010
- New Model is Canon S95
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched December 2010
Canon S90 vs Samsung WB700 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Canon S90 versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and WB700 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe S90 was brought out 8 months earlier than the WB700 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S90 matches up versus the WB700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon S90 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S90 & Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Samsung WB700
S90 | WB700 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon S90
WB700 | S90 | |||
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Launched | December 2010 | April 2010 | Newer by 8 months | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 461k | Sharper screen (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Canon S90 and Samsung WB700
S90 | WB700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Canon S90 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon S90 versus Samsung WB700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S90 compared to the WB700.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and WB700 is 92 and 98 respectively.
Canon S90 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and WB700.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S90 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung WB700 will offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon S90 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S90 | Samsung WB700 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-04-08 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | () |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 185 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $599 | $300 |