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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2014
  • Previous Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX530 HS
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 7 months after the WB1100F which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX520 HS scores vs the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Samsung WB1100F

 SX520 HS WB1100F 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2014More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon SX520 HS

 WB1100F SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung WB1100F

 SX520 HS WB1100F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS comes with outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung WB1100F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the WB1100F.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and WB1100F is 69 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and WB1100F.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SX520 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Street photography advice
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography features
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography features
45
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography advice
55
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (512g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than average in class (512 grams)
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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Samsung WB1100F
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Samsung WB1100F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-07-29 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 grams (0.97 lb) 512 grams (1.13 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 210 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $219 $250