Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S1500

Let's look more closely at the Canon XC10 and Fujifilm S1500, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is pretty close but the XC10 (1") and Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was unveiled 6 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the XC10 grades against the Fujifilm S1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon XC10 and Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. 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) while the Fujifilm S1500 has specifications of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Canon XC10 and Fujifilm S1500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the XC10 against the Fujifilm S1500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and Fujifilm S1500 is 54 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and Fujifilm S1500.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XC10 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon XC10 will result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent XC10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.