Samsung WB700 vs Sony S980

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung WB700 vs Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB700 was released 23 months later than the S980 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the WB700 scores versus the S980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB700 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB700 vs Sony S980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WB700 versus the S980.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB700 and S980 is 98 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB700 and S980.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB700 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger WB700 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.