Canon XC10 vs Samsung GX-20

Lets look more closely at the Canon XC10 versus Samsung GX-20, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the XC10 (1") and GX-20 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XC10 was introduced 7 years after the GX-20 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the XC10 matches up vs the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon XC10 & Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 features outer 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 Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the XC10 and the GX-20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and GX-20 is 54 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and GX-20.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will resolve extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent XC10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.