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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 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
Samsung WB1100F
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Samsung WB1100F

 SX540 HS WB1100F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2014Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon SX540 HS

 WB1100F SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung WB1100F

 SX540 HS WB1100F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography details
Samsung WB1100F Street photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (205 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX540 HS
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
56
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (205 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography features
48
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (205 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging info
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Samsung WB1100F
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSSamsung WB1100F
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