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Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Launched April 2015
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon XC10 versus Samsung WB350F, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and WB350F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XC10 was revealed 16 months after the WB350F making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the XC10 grades versus the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Samsung WB350F

 XC10 WB350F 
RevealedApril 2015January 2014Newer by 16 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon XC10

 WB350F XC10 
Display resolution460k1kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Samsung WB350F

 XC10 WB350F 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon XC10 provides external dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon XC10 versus Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the XC10 and the WB350F.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and WB350F is 54 and 90 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and WB350F.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung WB350F will offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent XC10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography info
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detection focus
low megapixels (12MP)
has no RAW files
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography information
Samsung WB350F Street photography information
56
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with touch focus
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (1,040g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography features
Samsung WB350F Sports photography features
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.8 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
43
comes with touch focus
relatively wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (1,040g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
has no RAW files
50
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,040g)
34
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Samsung WB350F
 Canon XC10Samsung WB350F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon XC10 Samsung WB350F
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-04-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 122.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 20000 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-241mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Crop factor 2.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format XF-AVC, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1040 gr (2.29 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LP-E6N SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,599 $260