Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB1100F

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 23 months before the WB1100F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has exterior dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the WB1100F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and WB1100F is 95 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and WB1100F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB1100F to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.