Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB1100F

Following is a extended overview of the Canon G3 X and Samsung WB1100F, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and WB1100F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The G3 X was brought out 18 months after the WB1100F making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G3 X scores vs the WB1100F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are available at Canon G3 X Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G3 X comes with external measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G3 X and Samsung WB1100F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the G3 X vs the WB1100F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and WB1100F is 60 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and WB1100F.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G3 X featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G3 X will give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G3 X will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.