Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung WB1100F

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX700 HS versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 2 months later than the WB1100F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX700 HS matches up against the WB1100F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS has physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX700 HS vs the WB1100F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and WB1100F is 89 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and WB1100F.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you will need to take the age of the products into consideration.