Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB1100F

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was released 3 years before the WB1100F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX230 HS grades vs the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB1100F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the WB1100F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and WB1100F is 91 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and WB1100F.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX230 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.