Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB850F
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
- Revealed April 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Launched January 2012

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB850F, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and WB850F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

The XC10 was brought out 3 years later than the WB850F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the XC10 matches up against the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 & Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Samsung WB850F
XC10 | WB850F | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 40 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon XC10
WB850F | XC10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper screen (+613k dot) |
Common features in the Canon XC10 and Samsung WB850F
XC10 | WB850F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon XC10 enjoys 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 WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the XC10 versus the WB850F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and WB850F is 54 and 91 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and WB850F.
To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XC10 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB850F will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher XC10 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Canon XC10 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon XC10 | Samsung WB850F |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-04-08 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC DV5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 12.8 x 9.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 122.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 20000 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-241mm (10.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.8fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | XF-AVC, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1040g (2.29 lbs) | 250g (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | LP-E6N | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,599 | $599 |