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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the WB800F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD980 IS matches up against the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Samsung WB800F

 SD980 IS WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SD980 IS

 WB800F SD980 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 41 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Samsung WB800F

 SD980 IS WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS has physical measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD980 IS vs the WB800F.

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and WB800F.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB800F to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SD980 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
20
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB800F Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD980 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
58
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
38
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
30
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
35
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISSamsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Samsung WB800F
Alternative name Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price - $300