Canon S90 vs Samsung WB750

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon S90 and Samsung WB750, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and WB750 (13MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and WB750 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S90 was brought out 17 months earlier than the WB750 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S90 grades versus the WB750 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S90 & Samsung WB750. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S90 vs the WB750.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S90 and WB750 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and WB750.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S90 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung WB750 will provide greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older S90 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.