Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB750

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was released 3 years earlier than the WB750 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the WB750 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Samsung WB750. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS features outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB750 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX1 IS against the WB750.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and WB750 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and WB750.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB750 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.