Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB1100F

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX740 HS versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the WB1100F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the WB1100F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while 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).

Check the Canon SX740 HS versus Samsung WB1100F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS against the WB1100F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and WB1100F is 88 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and WB1100F.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.