Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB1100F
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Launched August 2010
- Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
(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 SX130 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Overview
Here, we are comparing the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was announced 4 years before the WB1100F which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX130 IS grades against the WB1100F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Samsung WB1100F. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung WB1100F
SX130 IS | WB1100F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon SX130 IS
WB1100F | SX130 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 41 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung WB1100F
SX130 IS | WB1100F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS offers outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB1100F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS versus the WB1100F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and WB1100F is 85 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and WB1100F.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Samsung WB1100F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Samsung WB1100F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-08-19 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308 grams (0.68 lbs) | 512 grams (1.13 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 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 | 2 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $250 | $250 |