Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB1100F

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

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.

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

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.