Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100 III
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Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 20000
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
- Released April 2015
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Announced May 2014
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 II
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 IV
Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100 III Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon XC10 and Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and RX100 III (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe XC10 was launched 11 months after the RX100 III and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the XC10 scores vs the RX100 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Sony RX100 III
XC10 | RX100 III | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | May 2014 | Newer by 11 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Canon XC10
RX100 III | XC10 | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 1k | Crisper display (+1228k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon XC10 and Sony RX100 III
XC10 | RX100 III | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size |
Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 has outer dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).
Examine the Canon XC10 and Sony RX100 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the XC10 vs the RX100 III.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and RX100 III is 54 and 89 respectively.
Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and RX100 III.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony RX100 III to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher XC10 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Canon XC10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon XC10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-04-08 | 2014-05-15 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC DV5 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 12.8 x 9.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 122.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 20000 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-241mm (10.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.8 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | XF-AVC, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1040g (2.29 lb) | 290g (0.64 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6N | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,599 | $748 |