Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB1100F

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX500 IS versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was unveiled 16 months before the WB1100F making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX500 IS scores against the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Samsung WB1100F. The full galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS has got physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX500 IS versus Samsung WB1100F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX500 IS vs the WB1100F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and WB1100F is 80 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and WB1100F.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files although you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older SX500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.