Canon XC10 vs Samsung NX10

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon XC10 vs Samsung NX10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very well matched but the XC10 (1") and NX10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was unveiled 5 years later than the NX10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the XC10 matches up vs the NX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 & Samsung NX10. The full galleries are available at Canon XC10 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 enjoys outer 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 NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the XC10 and the NX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and NX10 is 54 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and NX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XC10 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX10 will give more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer XC10 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.