Canon S95 vs Samsung WB700

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon S95 versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and WB700 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The S95 was manufactured around the same time to the WB700 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S95 grades against the WB700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 & Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S95 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has specifications 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S95 against the WB700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and WB700.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S95 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB700 will offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.