Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB2200F

Here, we are comparing the Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB2200F, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and WB2200F (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The XC10 was introduced 16 months after the WB2200F making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the XC10 scores versus the WB2200F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon XC10 & Samsung WB2200F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery & Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 provides outside 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 WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the XC10 and the WB2200F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and WB2200F is 54 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and WB2200F.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB2200F will show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger XC10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.