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Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49
Canon XC10 front
 
Fujifilm X-T10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
58
Features
81
Overall
67

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm X-T10 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Launched April 2015
Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced May 2015
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T20
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Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm X-T10 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Canon XC10 versus Fujifilm X-T10, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XC10 was launched very close to the Fujifilm X-T10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the XC10 grades against the Fujifilm X-T10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 XC10 Fujifilm X-T10 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Canon XC10

 Fujifilm X-T10 XC10 
Display resolution920k1kCrisper display (+919k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Fujifilm X-T10

 XC10 Fujifilm X-T10 
IntroducedApril 2015May 2015Same generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm X-T10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 enjoys external measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T10 has dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check out the Canon XC10 versus Fujifilm X-T10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the XC10 against the Fujifilm X-T10.

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm X-T10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and Fujifilm X-T10 is 54 and 83 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm X-T10 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm X-T10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and Fujifilm X-T10.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XC10 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T10 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm X-T10 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm X-T10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm X-T10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T10 as a Portrait photography camera
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lack of RAW format
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon XC10
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T10
56
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes focus via touch
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (1,040g)
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great ISO range (51,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography factors
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
70
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography highlights
43
includes focus via touch
rather wide (24mm)
heavier than average (1,040 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-T10 Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of RAW format
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,000)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon XC10
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T10
28
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (1,040 grams)
34
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm X-T10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Fujifilm X-T10
 Canon XC10Fujifilm X-T10
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon XC10 Fujifilm X-T10
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-04-08 2015-05-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC DV5 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 122.9mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 20000 51000
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 77
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Available lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 2.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.8 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format XF-AVC, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) 381 grams (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N NP-W126
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,599 $800