Canon XC10 vs Samsung NX11

Below, we are contrasting the Canon XC10 vs Samsung NX11, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very well matched but the XC10 (1") and NX11 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The XC10 was released 4 years after the NX11 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the XC10 matches up vs the NX11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 and Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon XC10 features 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) and the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the XC10 against the NX11.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and NX11 is 54 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and NX11.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX11 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer XC10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.