Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm A150

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon XC10 and Fujifilm A150, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) is pretty similar but the XC10 (1") and Fujifilm A150 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The XC10 was unveiled 6 years after the Fujifilm A150 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm A150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the XC10 grades against the Fujifilm A150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon XC10 and Fujifilm FinePix A150. The full galleries are available at Canon XC10 Gallery and Fujifilm A150 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon XC10 comes with external dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm A150 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon XC10 and Fujifilm A150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the XC10 and the Fujifilm A150.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and Fujifilm A150 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and Fujifilm A150.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XC10 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon XC10 will offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger XC10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.