Canon XC10 vs Sony a1

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon XC10 vs Sony a1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the XC10 (1") and a1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was revealed 6 years before the a1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the XC10 matches up against the a1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon XC10 & Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 has physical 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 Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon XC10 vs Sony a1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the XC10 compared to the a1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and a1 is 54 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and a1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XC10 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony a1 will provide extra detail because of its extra 38 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older XC10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.