Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB1100F
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Samsung WB1100F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung WB1100F
SX30 IS | WB1100F | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon SX30 IS
WB1100F | SX30 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | September 2010 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung WB1100F
SX30 IS | WB1100F | |||
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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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung WB1100F | |
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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 |