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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX30 IS versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was announced 4 years before the WB1100F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX30 IS matches up against the WB1100F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung WB1100F

 SX30 IS WB1100F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon SX30 IS

 WB1100F SX30 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014September 2010Fresher by 40 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB1100F

 SX30 IS WB1100F 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS features physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX30 IS versus Samsung WB1100F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the WB1100F.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and WB1100F is 64 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and WB1100F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB1100F to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX30 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography information
Samsung WB1100F Street photography information
49
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (601g)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography information
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography information
43
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography factors
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (601 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
54
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (512 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography details
41
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
50
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (601 grams)
23
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (512 grams)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB1100F
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-14 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 grams (1.32 pounds) 512 grams (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-7L 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 $400 $250