Canon XC10 vs Samsung NX300

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon XC10 versus Samsung NX300, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the XC10 (1") and NX300 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The XC10 was brought out 17 months later than the NX300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the XC10 scores versus the NX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon XC10 and Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon XC10 provides external measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Canon XC10 versus Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the XC10 vs the NX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and NX300 is 54 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and NX300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XC10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX300 will show greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher XC10 provides an edge in sensor tech.