Canon XC10 vs Sony RX1R
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Canon XC10 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 20000
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
- Announced April 2015
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Released June 2013
- Updated by Sony RX1R II
Canon XC10 vs Sony RX1R Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon XC10 and Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the XC10 (1") and RX1R (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.
Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observationsThe XC10 was brought out 22 months after the RX1R which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the XC10 matches up versus the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon XC10 vs Sony RX1R Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Sony RX1R
XC10 | RX1R | |||
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Released | April 2015 | June 2013 | Newer by 22 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Canon XC10
RX1R | XC10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 1k | Clearer screen (+1228k dot) |
Common features in the Canon XC10 and Sony RX1R
XC10 | RX1R | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Canon XC10 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon XC10 has outer 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 RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Analyze the Canon XC10 and Sony RX1R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the XC10 versus the RX1R.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and RX1R is 54 and 79 respectively.
Canon XC10 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and RX1R.
All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R will show greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent XC10 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon XC10 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon XC10 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Canon XC10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon XC10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-04-08 | 2013-06-26 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC DV5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 12.8 x 9.6mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 122.9mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 20000 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-241mm (10.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.0 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.8fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | XF-AVC, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1040 gr (2.29 lb) | 482 gr (1.06 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 91 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2537 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6N | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $1,599 | $2,798 |