Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB1100F

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was launched 13 months later than the WB1100F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX610 HS grades vs the WB1100F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS offers external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS vs the WB1100F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and WB1100F is 93 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and WB1100F.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.