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Canon S200 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon S200 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon S200 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon S200 and Samsung WB1100F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and WB1100F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was unveiled 2 months after the WB1100F so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S200 grades vs the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Samsung WB1100F

 S200 WB1100F 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon S200

 WB1100F S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Samsung WB1100F

 S200 WB1100F 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2014Similar age
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon S200 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 has external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S200 versus the WB1100F.

Canon S200 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and WB1100F is 93 and 67 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and WB1100F.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S200 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB1100F will resolve more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon S200 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S200
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
34
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
36
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S200
Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography info
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography info
64
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (512 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S200
Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
33
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
23
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (512g)
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Canon S200 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Samsung WB1100F
 Canon PowerShot S200Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-21 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181 gr (0.40 lb) 512 gr (1.13 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $293 $250