Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S5

Below, we are contrasting the Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) and the XC10 (1") and EX-S5 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The XC10 was released 6 years later than the EX-S5 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the XC10 grades against the EX-S5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 and Casio Exilim EX-S5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Casio EX-S5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Casio EX-S5 has dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Check out the Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-S5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the XC10 vs the EX-S5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and EX-S5 is 54 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and EX-S5.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XC10 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon XC10 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger XC10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.