Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB750
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Samsung WB750. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Samsung WB750
A1100 IS | WB750 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Canon A1100 IS
WB750 | A1100 IS | |||
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Released | September 2011 | February 2009 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 115k | Sharper screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung WB750
A1100 IS | WB750 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Canon A1100 IS versus Samsung WB750 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and WB750 is 93 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Samsung WB750 | |
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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 |