Samsung WB750 vs Sony S980
93 Imaging
37 Features
50 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced February 2009
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In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung WB750 and Sony S980, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WB750 was unveiled 2 years later than the S980 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WB750 matches up against the S980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB750 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony S980
| WB750 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2011 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 31 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Samsung WB750
| S980 | WB750 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony S980
| WB750 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Samsung WB750 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB750 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst 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).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WB750 and the S980.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB750 and S980 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Samsung WB750 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB750 and S980.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB750 to deliver greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger WB750 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony S980 Specifications
| Samsung WB750 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB750 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-09-01 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4096 x 3072 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | SLB-10A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $339 | $300 |
