Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The XC10 was introduced 3 years after the Fujifilm F600 EXR which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the XC10 matches up vs the Fujifilm F600 EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon XC10 and Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 provides physical dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F600 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the XC10 vs the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 54 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer XC10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.