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Canon XC10 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Canon XC10 vs Sigma DP2s 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
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2
  • Updated by Sigma DP2x
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Canon XC10 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon XC10 versus Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the XC10 (1") and DP2s (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The XC10 was brought out 5 years after the DP2s which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the XC10 matches up vs the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Sigma DP2s

 XC10 DP2s 
IntroducedApril 2015February 2010More modern by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Canon XC10

 DP2s XC10 
Display resolution230k1kClearer display (+229k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Sigma DP2s

 XC10 DP2s 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 provides outside dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the XC10 vs the DP2s.

Canon XC10 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and DP2s is 54 and 86 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and DP2s.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XC10 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Canon XC10 will offer you more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer XC10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon XC10 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon XC10
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have RAW files
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
56
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
offers focus by touch
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (1,040g)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.8 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon XC10
Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
43
offers focus by touch
decently wide (24mm)
heavier than competition (1,040g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors (280g)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have RAW files
48
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2s Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (1,040g)
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Canon XC10 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Sigma DP2s
 Canon XC10Sigma DP2s
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model Canon XC10 Sigma DP2s
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-04-08 2010-02-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC DV5 True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 12.8 x 9.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 20000 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Crop factor 2.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.8fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video data format XF-AVC, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1040 gr (2.29 lb) 280 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,599 $940