Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB700

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SD980 IS versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was announced 16 months prior to the WB700 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD980 IS matches up vs the WB700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD980 IS enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the WB700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and WB700 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and WB700.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB700 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SD980 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.