Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB1100F

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 3 years before the WB1100F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX40 HS grades against the WB1100F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Check the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung WB1100F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX40 HS against the WB1100F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and WB1100F is 64 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and WB1100F.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB1100F to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.