Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB750
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Samsung WB750. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Samsung WB750
SD980 IS | WB750 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Canon SD980 IS
WB750 | SD980 IS | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | August 2009 | Newer by 24 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Samsung WB750
SD980 IS | WB750 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Check out the Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB750 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Samsung WB750 | |
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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 |