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Canon XC10 vs Sigma fp

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Canon XC10 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
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Canon XC10 vs Sigma fp Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon XC10 versus Sigma fp, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the XC10 (1") and fp (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The XC10 was unveiled 5 years before the fp and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the XC10 grades vs the fp in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Sigma fp

 XC10 fp 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Canon XC10

 fp XC10 
LaunchedJuly 2019April 2015More recent by 51 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1kClearer screen (+2099k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Sigma fp

 XC10 fp 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon XC10 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 provides outer measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Analyze the Canon XC10 versus Sigma fp in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the XC10 vs the fp.

Canon XC10 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and fp is 54 and 84 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and fp.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XC10 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma fp will offer extra detail having an extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older XC10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon XC10 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography information
Sigma fp Portrait photography information
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection focusing
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
no RAW format
85
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography details
Sigma fp Street photography details
56
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
features touch focus
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (1,040g)
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.8 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
no phase detect AF
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
43
features touch focus
rather wide (24mm)
more heavy than others in class (1,040g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
78
environment proof
features focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography factors
Sigma fp Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
no RAW format
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging factors
Sigma fp Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (1,040g)
37
screen is touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon XC10 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Sigma fp
 Canon XC10Sigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
Model type Canon XC10 Sigma fp
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-04-08 2019-07-11
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 12.8 x 9.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 20000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 24-241mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Total lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 2.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.8fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format XF-AVC, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1040g (2.29 pounds) 422g (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,599 $2,050