Canon XC10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
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60 Overall
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Revealed June 2013
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Following is a extended assessment of the Canon XC10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the XC10 (1") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe XC10 was released 22 months after the Galaxy NX which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the XC10 grades versus the Galaxy NX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| XC10 | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2015 |  | June 2013 | More modern by 22 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Canon XC10
| Galaxy NX | XC10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 4.8" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 1k | Crisper screen (+921k dot) |
Common features in the Canon XC10 and Samsung Galaxy NX
| XC10 | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon XC10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. 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 Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the XC10 versus the Galaxy NX.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and Galaxy NX is 54 and 82 respectively.
Canon XC10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and Galaxy NX.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XC10 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will show greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger XC10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
| Canon XC10 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon XC10 | Samsung Galaxy NX |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2015-04-08 | 2013-06-20 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC DV5 | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 12.8 x 9.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 122.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 20000 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 24-241mm (10.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 8cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 4.8" |
| Resolution of display | 1 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | HD TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.8fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | XF-AVC, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1040g (2.29 lb) | 495g (1.09 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
| 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 | - | 440 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E6N | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $1,599 | $1,300 |