Canon XC10 vs Samsung NX200

Below, we are reviewing the Canon XC10 versus Samsung NX200, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the XC10 (1") and NX200 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The XC10 was revealed 3 years later than the NX200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the XC10 matches up vs the NX200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon XC10 & Samsung NX200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 features outside 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 NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Canon XC10 versus Samsung NX200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the XC10 vs the NX200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and NX200 is 54 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and NX200.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XC10 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX200 will render more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer XC10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.