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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Succeeded the Canon SX730 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
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung WB1100F

 SX740 HS WB1100F 
LaunchedJuly 2018January 2014More recent by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Canon SX740 HS

 WB1100F SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung WB1100F

 SX740 HS WB1100F 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

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

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography details
48
you can focus manually
good resolution (21MP)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX740 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (265 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
75
lighter than competition (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
good resolution (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
not so great battery life (265 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (512g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography advice
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (265 shots)
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging information
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone jack
23
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (512g)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Samsung WB1100F
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Samsung WB1100F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-31 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
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 21MP 16MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lbs) 512 gr (1.13 lbs)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $250