Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon XC10 versus Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1").

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The XC10 was announced 2 years after the RX100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the XC10 scores against the RX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon XC10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are available at Canon XC10 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 provides external 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 RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Canon XC10 versus Sony RX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the XC10 vs the RX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and RX100 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and RX100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony RX100 to resolve greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent XC10 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.