Canon XC10 vs Samsung GX-1S

Its time to look closer at the Canon XC10 vs Samsung GX-1S, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the XC10 (1") and GX-1S (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was released 9 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the XC10 grades versus the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon XC10 and Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are available at Canon XC10 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon XC10 has got outside 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) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the XC10 versus the GX-1S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and GX-1S is 54 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and GX-1S.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XC10 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon XC10 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent XC10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.