Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB1100F
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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2014
- Updated by Canon SX610 HS
(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
- Released January 2014

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX600 HS was manufactured about the same time to the WB1100F so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the WB1100F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Samsung WB1100F
SX600 HS | WB1100F | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon SX600 HS
WB1100F | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung WB1100F
SX600 HS | WB1100F | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has proportions 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 SX600 HS and Samsung WB1100F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX600 HS against the WB1100F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and WB1100F is 93 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and WB1100F.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Samsung WB1100F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Samsung WB1100F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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 | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 lbs) | 512 grams (1.13 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $249 | $250 |