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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
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Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Announced March 2009
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
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was announced 5 years prior to the WB1100F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the WB1100F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung WB1100F

 SX1 IS WB1100F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon SX1 IS

 WB1100F SX1 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014March 2009Newer by 58 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB1100F

 SX1 IS WB1100F 
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS has physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS vs the WB1100F.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and WB1100F is 64 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and WB1100F.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to offer you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography details
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manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography information
Samsung WB1100F Street photography information
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (615 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography features
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography features
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built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (615 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (512 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
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quite wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (615 grams)
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average (512g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB1100F
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung WB1100F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-27 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lbs) 512 gr (1.13 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $600 $250