Canon SX210 IS vs Canon XC10

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX210 IS versus Canon XC10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the XC10 (12MP) is very well matched but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and XC10 (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The SX210 IS was released 5 years prior to the XC10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX210 IS grades vs the XC10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Canon XC10. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Canon XC10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Canon XC10 has specifications of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS vs the XC10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and XC10 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and XC10.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX210 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon SX210 IS will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.