Canon XC10 vs Samsung SH100

Here, we are looking at the Canon XC10 vs Samsung SH100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very well matched but the XC10 (1") and SH100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was introduced 4 years after the SH100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the XC10 matches up versus the SH100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 and Samsung SH100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 comes with physical dimensions 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 SH100 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon XC10 vs Samsung SH100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the XC10 against the SH100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and SH100 is 54 and 99 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and SH100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung SH100 will give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger XC10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.