Canon XC10 vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Its time to look much closer at the Canon XC10 vs FujiFilm S2800HD, 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 S2800HD (14MP) is relatively similar but the XC10 (1") and S2800HD (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The XC10 was launched 5 years later than the S2800HD and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the XC10 grades versus the S2800HD in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 and FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 has external dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2800HD has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the XC10 and the S2800HD.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and S2800HD is 54 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and S2800HD.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XC10 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the FujiFilm S2800HD will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer XC10 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.