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Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung WB1100F Comparison

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Canon 5D MIV

30 MP | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung WB1100F Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Canon 5D MIV, which was introduced in August 2016 is a Advanced DSLR camera with a 30.0MP Full frame sensor whereas Samsung WB1100F, which was introduced in January 2014 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, WB1100F is 2 years older than 5D MIV. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing a DSLR camera to a Fixed Lens camera is not an easy task but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Canon 5D MIV and Samsung WB1100F before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon 5D MIV Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-08-25
  • 30MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 32000 ( expands to 50 - 102400)
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 3.20" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
  • 7.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (DCI) - 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 890g. 151 x 116 x 76 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body
  • Replaced Canon EOS 5D Mark III Compare

Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-01-07
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 25-875 mm F3.0-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 512g. 125 x 87 x 96 mm

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Canon 5D MIV and Samsung WB1100F compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon EOS 5D Mark IV over Samsung WB1100F
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Optical vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution
30 MP vs 16 MP 87% more pixels
Max ISO
32.000 vs 3.200 900% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3.2" vs 3" 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
1.620k dots vs 460k dots 252% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
7.0fps vs 1.0fps 6 fps faster
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Sensor Pixel Area
28.69µm2 vs 1.76µm2 1530% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
4096 x 2160 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
Anti Flicker
Yes vs No Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light
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Reasons to choose Samsung WB1100F over Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Weight
512 g vs 890 g 378 g lighter
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Common Strengths of Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Samsung WB1100F
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
NFC Connection
Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Common Weaknesses of Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Samsung WB1100F
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung WB1100F: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon 5D MIV and Samsung WB1100F side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon 5D MIV has external dimensions of 151 x 116 x 76 mm (5.94 x 4.57 x 2.99″) and weighs 890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz) (including batteries). Samsung WB1100F has external dimensions of 125 x 87 x 96 mm (4.92 x 3.43 x 3.78″) and weighs 512 g (1.13 lb / 18.06 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon 5D MIV and the Samsung WB1100F. Samsung WB1100F is 26mm narrower and 29mm shorter than Canon 5D MIV but it is also 20mm thicker. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Samsung WB1100F has a built-in lens but Canon 5D MIV doesn't. Once you put a lens on 5D MIV, its thickness will increase significantly.

Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung WB1100F Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Canon 5D MIV and the Samsung WB1100F Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon 5D MIV and Samsung WB1100F.

Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung WB1100F Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Canon 5D MIV and the Samsung WB1100F Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon 5D MIV and Samsung WB1100F.
Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung WB1100F Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Canon 5D MIV and the the Samsung WB1100F Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung WB1100F is significantly lighter (378g ) than the Canon 5D MIV which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on 5D MIV, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the 5D MIV has a big advantage over the WB1100F which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon 5D MIV's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Samsung WB1100F's 3" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung WB1100F: Sensor Comparison

Canon 5D MIV has a 30.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 6+ processor. On the other hand, Samsung WB1100F has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Canon 5D MIV's sensor provides 14MP more than Samsung WB1100F's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the 5D MIV and WB1100F sensor size comparison.

Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon 5D MIV and Samsung WB1100F Cameras


As seen above, Canon 5D MIV has a 30.8x Larger sensor area than Samsung WB1100F. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Canon 5D MIV and Samsung WB1100F Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon 5D MIV and Samsung WB1100F for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon 5D MIV for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Samsung WB1100F for Portrait Photography

POOR
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 30.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Canon 5D MIV for Street Photography

GOOD

Samsung WB1100F for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
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Image Stabilization
Live-view
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Canon 5D MIV for Sports Photography

EXCELLENT

Samsung WB1100F for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
41 Cross Type Focus sensors
61 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 900 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
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Image Stabilization
Wireless Connection
875 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Canon 5D MIV for Daily Photography

GOOD

Samsung WB1100F for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Large Body
890g
Body Thickness 76mm
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35.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
512g
Body Thickness 96mm
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Canon 5D MIV for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung WB1100F for Landscape Photography

POOR
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 30.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Built-in GPS
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25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung WB1100F: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Canon 5D MIV and Samsung WB1100F, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon 5D MIV and Samsung WB1100F scores compare:

Canon 5D MIV
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #6 out of 95 in Mid-size SLR cameras
Ranked #57 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Samsung WB1100F
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #109 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #997 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Canon 5D MIV is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Samsung WB1100F in all criteria except one: Portability. Samsung WB1100F is significantly smaller than Canon 5D MIV. If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Samsung WB1100F. Otherwise, Canon 5D MIV is the better camera overall.

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Samsung WB1100F vs Canon 5D MIV Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Samsung WB1100F
Brand Canon Samsung
Announced 2016-08-25 2014-01-07
Body Type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CMOS CCD
Size Full frame 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 36 x 24 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 864.00mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 30 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 6720 x 4480 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 32,000 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 102400 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 80 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 50 ISO -
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 61 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens Focal Range no lens 25-875 mm (35×)
Max Aperture no lens F3.0-5.9
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.20" 3.00"
Resolution 1,620k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a
Viewfinder Magnification 0.71x n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/8000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No Optical
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync 1/200s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 1.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, Motion JPEG n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 890g 512g
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm 125 x 87 x 96mm
Battery Life 900 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 91 not tested
DxO Color Depth 24.8 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 13.6 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 2995 not tested
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