Canon XC10 vs Samsung SL30

Following is a extensive review of the Canon XC10 vs Samsung SL30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively close but the XC10 (1") and SL30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was brought out 6 years after the SL30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the XC10 grades versus the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 & Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are available at Canon XC10 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon XC10 has got 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 SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon XC10 vs Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the XC10 and the SL30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and SL30 is 54 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and SL30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XC10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon XC10 will render more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer XC10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.