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Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
60
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Announced June 2015
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Samsung WB1100F

 G3 X WB1100F 
ReleasedJune 2015January 2014More modern by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon G3 X

 WB1100F G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Samsung WB1100F

 G3 X WB1100F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

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

Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography info
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography info
70
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G3 X
Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
73
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
58
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
low fps (5.9 frames per second)
bad battery power (300 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X Travel photography info
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography info
65
environment sealing
includes focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
bad battery power (300 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (512 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G3 X
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery power (300 shots)
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging info
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging info
69
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
23
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (512g)
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Canon G3 X vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Samsung WB1100F
 Canon PowerShot G3 XSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G3 X Samsung WB1100F
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-06-18 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 31 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 733 grams (1.62 pounds) 512 grams (1.13 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $849 $250