Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB1100F
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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Launched January 2016
(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
- Announced January 2014
Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SX540 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the WB1100F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX540 HS scores versus the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Samsung WB1100F
SX540 HS | WB1100F | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | January 2014 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon SX540 HS
WB1100F | SX540 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung WB1100F
SX540 HS | WB1100F | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while 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).
Analyze the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung WB1100F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the WB1100F.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and WB1100F is 69 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and WB1100F.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Samsung WB1100F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Samsung WB1100F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.9fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 442 gr (0.97 lbs) | 512 gr (1.13 lbs) |
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 | 205 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $399 | $250 |