Canon XC10 vs Samsung NX100

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon XC10 vs Samsung NX100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively similar but the XC10 (1") and NX100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The XC10 was released 4 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the XC10 grades versus the NX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 and Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are available at Canon XC10 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 provides exterior dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the XC10 compared to the NX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and NX100 is 54 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and NX100.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XC10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX100 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher XC10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.