Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB1100F

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung WB1100F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and WB1100F (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was revealed 5 years earlier than the WB1100F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX120 IS matches up against the WB1100F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Samsung WB1100F. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung WB1100F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS vs the WB1100F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and WB1100F is 87 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and WB1100F.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung WB1100F will provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX120 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.