Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB1100F
61 Imaging
40 Features
67 Overall
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67 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
- Revealed September 2014
- Superseded the Canon SX50 HS
(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
- Revealed January 2014

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX60 HS versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX60 HS was brought out 9 months after the WB1100F so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX60 HS matches up against the WB1100F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Samsung WB1100F
SX60 HS | WB1100F | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 9 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon SX60 HS
WB1100F | SX60 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Samsung WB1100F
SX60 HS | WB1100F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS offers outside dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX60 HS versus Samsung WB1100F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX60 HS and the WB1100F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and WB1100F is 61 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and WB1100F.
Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SX60 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Samsung WB1100F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Samsung WB1100F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-09-16 | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 922k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.4fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650 gr (1.43 lb) | 512 gr (1.13 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") | 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 127 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $549 | $250 |