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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB750

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released February 2009
Samsung WB750
(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
  • Released September 2011
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB750 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon A1100 IS versus Samsung WB750, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the WB750 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A1100 IS scores against the WB750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Samsung WB750

 A1100 IS WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Canon A1100 IS

 WB750 A1100 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung WB750

 A1100 IS WB750 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS has exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A1100 IS and the WB750.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and WB750 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and WB750.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB750 to give more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (13MP)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (193g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography information
Samsung WB750 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography details
Samsung WB750 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Samsung WB750
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSamsung WB750
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Samsung WB750
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $339