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Canon M50 II vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon M50 II vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Older Model is Canon M50
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon M50 II vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon M50 II vs Samsung WB1100F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and WB1100F (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The M50 II was introduced 6 years later than the WB1100F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M50 II grades against the WB1100F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Samsung WB1100F

 M50 II WB1100F 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2014More recent by 83 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon M50 II

 WB1100F M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Samsung WB1100F

 M50 II WB1100F 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Canon M50 II vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 II features external dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the M50 II compared to the WB1100F.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and WB1100F is 79 and 67 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and WB1100F.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M50 II using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon M50 II will deliver more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer M50 II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon M50 II vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M50 II
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
37
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography info
Samsung WB1100F Street photography info
84
fully articulated screen
image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
76
image stabilization
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery power (305 CIPA)
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50 II
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
78
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (305 per charge)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (512 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography information
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography information
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
not so great battery power (305 shots)
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging highlights
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
23
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than others in class (512g)
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Canon M50 II vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Samsung WB1100F
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IISamsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Samsung WB1100F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-10-14 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Available lenses 23 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387g (0.85 pounds) 512g (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 305 images -
Battery form Built-in -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $599 $250