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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(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
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 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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung WB1100F

 SX130 IS WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon SX130 IS

 WB1100F SX130 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2010Newer by 41 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung WB1100F

 SX130 IS WB1100F 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

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

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than others in class (308g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (512g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
23
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (512g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Samsung WB1100F
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSamsung WB1100F
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