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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX740 HS
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
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was released 3 years later than the WB1100F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung WB1100F

 SX730 HS WB1100F 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2014Fresher by 40 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon SX730 HS

 WB1100F SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB1100F

 SX730 HS WB1100F 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS has outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX730 HS against the WB1100F.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and WB1100F is 88 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and WB1100F.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Street photography highlights
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography features
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography features
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.9 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography factors
72
lighter than others in class (300g)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (250 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (512 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone socket
23
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (512g)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB1100F
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-04-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 512g (1.13 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 250 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $250