Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm X100S

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon XC10 and Fujifilm X100S, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XC10 was introduced 21 months later than the Fujifilm X100S making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the XC10 scores against the Fujifilm X100S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon XC10 & Fujifilm X100S. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery & Fujifilm X100S Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 offers 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 X100S has measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the XC10 against the Fujifilm X100S.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and Fujifilm X100S is 54 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and Fujifilm X100S.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XC10 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm X100S will offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher XC10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.