Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB850F

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.