Canon XC10 vs Sony A7

Here, we are contrasting the Canon XC10 versus Sony A7, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the XC10 (1") and A7 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was unveiled 15 months after the A7 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the XC10 grades versus the A7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon XC10 and Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are available at Canon XC10 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 has got physical measurements 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 Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon XC10 versus Sony A7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the XC10 against the A7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and A7 is 54 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and A7.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XC10 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7 will offer extra detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher XC10 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.