Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB1100F

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was brought out 2 years after the WB1100F which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX720 HS scores versus the WB1100F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB1100F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX720 HS vs the WB1100F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and WB1100F is 89 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and WB1100F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to offer you greater detail having its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.