Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB210

Here, we are looking at the Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB210, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly close but the XC10 (1") and WB210 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The XC10 was introduced 3 years after the WB210 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the XC10 scores versus the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon XC10 and Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 comes with exterior 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 WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the XC10 compared to the WB210.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and WB210 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and WB210.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB210 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher XC10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.