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Canon XC10 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
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Canon XC10 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon XC10 vs Olympus VG-110 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
  • Introduced April 2015
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Canon XC10 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon XC10 and Olympus VG-110, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is fairly similar but the XC10 (1") and VG-110 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was launched 4 years later than the VG-110 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the XC10 scores vs the VG-110 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Olympus VG-110

 XC10 VG-110 
AnnouncedApril 2015February 2011More recent by 51 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Canon XC10

 VG-110 XC10 
Display resolution230k1kCrisper display (+229k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Olympus VG-110

 XC10 VG-110 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon XC10 features external measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Olympus VG-110 has specifications of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the XC10 compared to the VG-110.

Canon XC10 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and VG-110 is 54 and 97 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and VG-110.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The XC10 uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more recent XC10 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon XC10 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have RAW files
26
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
56
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
features touch focus
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (1,040g)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon XC10
Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
46
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.8 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (170 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography advice
43
features touch focus
really wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition (1,040g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (170 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon XC10
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
does not have RAW files
27
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (170 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,040 grams)
28
pretty wide (27mm)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon XC10 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Olympus VG-110
 Canon XC10Olympus VG-110
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon XC10 Olympus VG-110
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-04-08 2011-02-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC DV5 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 20000 1600
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.70 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format XF-AVC, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) 105 grams (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 - 170 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N LI-70B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,599 $150