Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB1100F

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 23 months prior to the WB1100F making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX240 HS grades versus the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS versus the WB1100F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and WB1100F is 91 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and WB1100F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB1100F to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.