Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB350F

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon XC10 & Samsung WB350F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.