Canon XC10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Following is a extensive review of the Canon XC10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was announced 2 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the XC10 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon XC10 offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Canon XC10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the XC10 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 54 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XC10 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger XC10 should have a benefit in sensor tech.