Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB1100F
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Samsung WB1100F. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung WB1100F
SX1 IS | WB1100F | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon SX1 IS
WB1100F | SX1 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | March 2009 | Newer by 58 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB1100F
SX1 IS | WB1100F | |||
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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).
See the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung WB1100F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung WB1100F | |
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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 |