Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST65

Below is a in depth review of the Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST65, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is very close but the XC10 (1") and ST65 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The XC10 was released 4 years later than the ST65 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the XC10 matches up vs the ST65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 and Samsung ST65. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon XC10 enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the XC10 against the ST65.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and ST65 is 54 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and ST65.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XC10 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST65 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer XC10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.