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Canon G1 X II vs Canon XC10

Portability
76
Imaging
53
Features
70
Overall
59
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II front
 
Canon XC10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Canon G1 X II vs Canon XC10 Key Specs

Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-3.9) lens
  • 553g - 116 x 74 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Canon G1 X
  • Updated by Canon G1 X III
Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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Canon G1 X II vs Canon XC10 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon G1 X II versus Canon XC10, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Canon. The image resolution of the G1 X II (13MP) and the XC10 (12MP) is very well matched but the G1 X II (1.5") and XC10 (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X II was unveiled 14 months before the XC10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G1 X II grades against the XC10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Canon XC10

 G1 X II XC10 
Display resolution1040k1kCrisper display (+1039k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Canon G1 X II

 XC10 G1 X II 
IntroducedApril 2015February 2014Fresher by 14 months

Common features in the Canon G1 X II and Canon XC10

 G1 X II XC10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G1 X II vs Canon XC10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X II comes with external measurements of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") along with a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Canon XC10 has sizing of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G1 X II against the XC10.

Canon G1 X II vs Canon XC10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X II and XC10 is 76 and 54 respectively.

Canon G1 X II vs Canon XC10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Canon XC10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X II and XC10.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G1 X II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon G1 X II will resolve extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older G1 X II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G1 X II vs Canon XC10 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Canon XC10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X II vs Canon XC10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X II Portrait photography highlights
Canon XC10 Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
good MP (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1.5")
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X II Street photography features
Canon XC10 Street photography features
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1.5")
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
heavier than competitors in class (553 grams)
56
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
has touch focus
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (1,040 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X II Sports photography highlights
Canon XC10 Sports photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1.5")
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
max fps low (3.8 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G1 X II
Travel photography with Canon XC10
67
comes with focus by touch
good MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (553g)
43
has touch focus
quite wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition (1,040g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X II Landscape photography factors
Canon XC10 Landscape photography factors
65
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1.5")
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G1 X II
Vlogging with Canon XC10
72
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (553 grams)
28
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,040 grams)
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Canon G1 X II vs Canon XC10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X II and Canon XC10
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IICanon XC10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Canon XC10
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2015-04-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 DIGIC DV5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1.5" 1"
Sensor measurements 18.7 x 14mm 12.8 x 9.6mm
Sensor area 261.8mm² 122.9mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 20000
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 31 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-241mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-3.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 1.9 2.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech sRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 XF-AVC, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 553g (1.22 lbs) 1040g (2.29 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 74 x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 58 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 581 not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L LP-E6N
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $799 $1,599