Canon XC10 vs Samsung PL120

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon XC10 vs Samsung PL120, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the XC10 (1") and PL120 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The XC10 was announced 4 years later than the PL120 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the XC10 scores versus the PL120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon XC10 & Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 comes with physical 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) while the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the XC10 against the PL120.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and PL120 is 54 and 99 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and PL120.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XC10 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung PL120 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher XC10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.