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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2014
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SX400 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 7 months after the WB1100F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX400 IS grades against the WB1100F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung WB1100F

 SX400 IS WB1100F 
IntroducedJuly 2014January 2014Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon SX400 IS

 WB1100F SX400 IS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB1100F

 SX400 IS WB1100F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS and the WB1100F.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and WB1100F is 81 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and WB1100F.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SX400 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography advice
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
60
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (512g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging features
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
23
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (512g)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB1100F
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-07-29 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313g (0.69 pounds) 512g (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $229 $250