Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100 VI

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon XC10 versus Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1").

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The XC10 was unveiled 4 years before the RX100 VI and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the XC10 matches up vs the RX100 VI in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 has got physical dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Canon XC10 versus Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the XC10 compared to the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and RX100 VI is 54 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and RX100 VI.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony RX100 VI to result in greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older XC10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.