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Canon XC10 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Canon XC10 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Introduced April 2015
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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Canon XC10 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon XC10 versus Sigma fp L, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the XC10 (1") and fp L (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The XC10 was introduced 7 years earlier than the fp L which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the XC10 grades vs the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Sigma fp L

 XC10 fp L 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Canon XC10

 fp L XC10 
AnnouncedMarch 2021April 2015Newer by 72 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1kClearer display (+2099k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Sigma fp L

 XC10 fp L 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon XC10 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon XC10 has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Canon XC10 versus Sigma fp L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the XC10 compared to the fp L.

Canon XC10 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and fp L is 54 and 83 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and fp L.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma fp L will provide more detail using its extra 49MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged XC10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon XC10 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp L Portrait photography advice
50
focusing manually
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lacks RAW format
89
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography info
Sigma fp L Street photography info
56
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
includes focus via touch
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (1,040 grams)
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon XC10
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.8 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography information
Sigma fp L Travel photography information
43
includes focus via touch
relatively wide (24mm)
more heavy than competitors (1,040 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
environment proof
supports focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (61MP)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon XC10
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
lacks RAW format
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
megapixel count fantastic (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging advice
Sigma fp L Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (1,040g)
38
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon XC10 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Sigma fp L
 Canon XC10Sigma fp L
General Information
Company Canon Sigma
Model Canon XC10 Sigma fp L
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-04-08 2021-03-25
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 12.8 x 9.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 122.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 20000 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Amount of lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 2.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format XF-AVC, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1040 grams (2.29 pounds) 427 grams (0.94 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 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 life - 240 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Price at release $1,599 $2,499