• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 875.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung WB1100F advantages over Canon 170 IS

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.6
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    875 mm vs 300 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 170 IS advantages over Samsung WB1100F

  • Less expensive
    $150 vs $250 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 96 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    141g vs 462g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    20.0 vs 16.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P520

Samsung WB1100F
Nikon P520
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Samsung WB1100F vs Nikon P520

Canon 170 IS
Nikon P520
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon 170 IS vs Nikon P520

Compared to Nikon L830

Samsung WB1100F
Nikon L830
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung WB1100F vs Nikon L830

Canon 170 IS
Nikon L830
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon 170 IS vs Nikon L830

Compared to Canon 350 HS

Samsung WB1100F
Canon 350 HS
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Samsung WB1100F vs Canon 350 HS

Canon 170 IS
Canon 350 HS
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Canon 170 IS vs Canon 350 HS

Compared to Nikon L840

Samsung WB1100F
Nikon L840
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung WB1100F vs Nikon L840

Canon 170 IS
Nikon L840
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon 170 IS vs Nikon L840

Compared to Canon 360 HS

Samsung WB1100F
Canon 360 HS
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $406
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Samsung WB1100F vs Canon 360 HS

Canon 170 IS
Canon 360 HS
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $406
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

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