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Canon XC10 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49
Canon XC10 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Canon XC10 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon XC10 versus Samsung NX1000, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the XC10 (1") and NX1000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The XC10 was announced 3 years after the NX1000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the XC10 matches up against the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Samsung NX1000

 XC10 NX1000 
RevealedApril 2015April 2012Newer by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Canon XC10

 NX1000 XC10 
Screen resolution921k1kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Samsung NX1000

 XC10 NX1000 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon XC10 has got exterior measurements 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 NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon XC10 versus Samsung NX1000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the XC10 vs the NX1000.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and NX1000 is 54 and 90 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and NX1000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will show extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern XC10 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Portrait photography camera
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
lacks RAW support
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
56
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports focus via touch
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (1,040g)
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (222g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography information
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography information
46
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon XC10
Travel photography with Samsung NX1000
43
supports focus via touch
really wide (24mm)
heavier than competition (1,040g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (222g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
lacks RAW support
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging details
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging details
28
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,040 grams)
34
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Samsung NX1000
 Canon XC10Samsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon XC10 Samsung NX1000
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-04-08 2012-04-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 12.8 x 9.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 20000 12800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-241mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 2.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.8fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format XF-AVC, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,599 $388