Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB1100F

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was revealed 6 months before the WB1100F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX160 IS matches up against the WB1100F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Samsung WB1100F. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS features outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 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 SX160 IS and Samsung WB1100F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS against the WB1100F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and WB1100F is 86 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and WB1100F.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.