Canon XC10 vs Samsung NX300M

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon XC10 versus Samsung NX300M, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the XC10 (1") and NX300M (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The XC10 was unveiled 2 years later than the NX300M and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the XC10 scores versus the NX300M for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 and Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 has outer measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Canon XC10 versus Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the XC10 compared to the NX300M.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and NX300M is 54 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and NX300M.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XC10 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300M will show more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent XC10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.