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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB750

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB750 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB750, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was announced 24 months before the WB750 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD980 IS scores against the WB750 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Samsung WB750

 SD980 IS WB750 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Canon SD980 IS

 WB750 SD980 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2011August 2009Newer by 24 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Samsung WB750

 SD980 IS WB750 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS comes with 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 WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SD980 IS and the WB750.

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD980 IS and WB750 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and WB750.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB750 to result in greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD980 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
focusing manually
MP count good (13MP)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD980 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB750
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD980 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB750
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD980 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB750
58
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
MP count good (13MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography advice
38
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging details
Samsung WB750 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Samsung WB750
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISSamsung WB750
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Samsung WB750
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-19 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch - $339