Samsung WB2200F vs Sony S980

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony S980, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB2200F was brought out 4 years later than the S980 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB2200F scores versus the S980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB2200F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB2200F Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F has got external measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) while the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB2200F versus Sony S980 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WB2200F vs the S980.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and S980 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and S980.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB2200F to offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger WB2200F will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.