Canon XC10 vs FujiFilm F300EXR

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon XC10 and FujiFilm F300EXR, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is pretty well matched but the XC10 (1") and F300EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The XC10 was launched 4 years later than the F300EXR and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the XC10 matches up against the F300EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon XC10 and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon XC10 provides outside 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) while the FujiFilm F300EXR has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Canon XC10 and FujiFilm F300EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the XC10 against the F300EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and F300EXR is 54 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and F300EXR.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The XC10 includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more recent XC10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.