Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB35F

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB35F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The SD980 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WB35F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD980 IS matches up vs the WB35F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Samsung WB35F. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS has outside measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD980 IS vs the WB35F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and WB35F.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB35F to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.