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Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs

Canon XC10
(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
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon XC10 and Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1").

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The XC10 was brought out 5 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the XC10 grades versus the RX100 VII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Sony RX100 VII

 XC10 RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Canon XC10

 RX100 VII XC10 
ReleasedJuly 2019April 2015Fresher by 52 months
Screen resolution921k1kSharper screen (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Sony RX100 VII

 XC10 RX100 VII 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the XC10 and the RX100 VII.

Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and RX100 VII is 54 and 88 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and RX100 VII.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony RX100 VII to give extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older XC10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Portrait photography camera
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect focusing
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no RAW format
67
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography information
Sony RX100 VII Street photography information
56
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
features focus by touch
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (1,040g)
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than average (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography highlights
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (3.8 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
no phase detect AF
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography info
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography info
43
features focus by touch
relatively wide (24mm)
heavier than others in class (1,040 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than average (302 grams)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
bad battery (260 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
no RAW format
65
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging details
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (1,040 grams)
81
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
lighter than average (302 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Canon XC10 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Sony RX100 VII
 Canon XC10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon XC10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2015-04-08 2019-07-25
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 area 122.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 20000 12800
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 8cm 8cm
Crop factor 2.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.8 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format XF-AVC, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1040g (2.29 lbs) 302g (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 418
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,599 $1,298