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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX30 IS
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was revealed 4 years earlier than the WB1100F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX20 IS matches up against the WB1100F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung WB1100F

 SX20 IS WB1100F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon SX20 IS

 WB1100F SX20 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 42 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung WB1100F

 SX20 IS WB1100F 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS provides outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the WB1100F.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and WB1100F is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and WB1100F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB1100F to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX20 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
37
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
49
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (600g)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography factors
34
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography details
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (600 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography highlights
35
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX20 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
50
really wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (600g)
23
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Samsung WB1100F
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Samsung WB1100F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 512 gr (1.13 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 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 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $500 $250