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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Launched September 2018
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 SX70 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 4 years later than the WB1100F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX70 HS grades versus the WB1100F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Samsung WB1100F

 SX70 HS WB1100F 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2014More recent by 58 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon SX70 HS

 WB1100F SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung WB1100F

 SX70 HS WB1100F 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS provides outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX70 HS versus the WB1100F.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and WB1100F is 63 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and WB1100F.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
55
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography info
Samsung WB1100F Street photography info
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (608 grams)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX70 HS
Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
57
amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography factors
64
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
more heavy than competition (608g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (512g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography features
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging advice
64
relatively wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
slow max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition (608g)
23
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (512 grams)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Samsung WB1100F
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Samsung WB1100F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-09-20 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 -
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 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 gr (1.34 lb) 512 gr (1.13 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 325 pictures -
Form of battery Built-in -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $550 $250