Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100 V

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon XC10 and Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1").

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The XC10 was released 18 months prior to the RX100 V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the XC10 matches up versus the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon XC10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon XC10 has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the XC10 and the RX100 V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and RX100 V is 54 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony RX100 V to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged XC10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.