Canon XC10 vs Sony A390

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon XC10 and Sony A390, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is relatively similar but the XC10 (1") and A390 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was manufactured 4 years after the A390 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the XC10 scores vs the A390 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon XC10 has 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 A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon XC10 and Sony A390 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the XC10 vs the A390.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and A390 is 54 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and A390.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A390 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger XC10 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.