Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Samsung WB1100F

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Samsung WB1100F [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS ×
Samsung WB1100F ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX520 HSSamsung WB1100F
BrandCanonSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberSX520 HSWB1100F
Camera formatMid-SizedEVF
Release year (year)20142014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)120125
Width (mm)9296
Height (mm)8287
Weight (g)441462
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon SX510 HS-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1616.2
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1368(2.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1984 x 1448(2.9 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2832 x 2832(8.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (Stereo))-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensSamsung
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 1,008.0025.00 - 875.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)4235
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.290.17
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5-
Macro focus range (cm)0 - 50-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type-TBD specs
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)461,000460,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)10080
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • kelvin
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 15-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (Center); Facial brightness is evaluated in Face Detection AFMulti, Center-weighted, Spot, Face Detection AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesSCN: Portrait, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filters:Fish-eye Effect, Miniature EffectBeauty Face, Action Freeze, Sunset, Landscape, Silhouette, Fireworks, Night, Macro, Light Trace
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • manual flash on / off
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • red-eye fix
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 18 ft. (W), 4.3 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.5m (W), (1.3 - 3.0m (T))TBD
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.63-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)210-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-6LHProprietary SLB-10A
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-6LH Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary SLB-10A Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • ilauncher
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDIGIC 4+ processor.35x optical zoom with optical image stabilization, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, 720p HD movies. Available in red or black.



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