Canon 550D vs Samsung WB1100F

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon 550D and Samsung WB1100F, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the 550D (18MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is pretty similar but the 550D (APS-C) and WB1100F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 550D was brought out 4 years earlier than the WB1100F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 550D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the 550D matches up versus the WB1100F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 550D & Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 550D Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 550D enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 550D compared to the WB1100F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550D and WB1100F is 70 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550D and WB1100F.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 550D because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 550D will deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 550D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.