Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB30F

Here, we will be matching up the Canon XC10 and Samsung WB30F, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and WB30F (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The XC10 was announced 2 years after the WB30F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the XC10 matches up versus the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon XC10 & Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 provides external dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon XC10 and Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the XC10 compared to the WB30F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and WB30F is 54 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and WB30F.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XC10 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung WB30F will render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent XC10 provides an edge in sensor innovation.