Canon XC10 vs Sony S2000

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon XC10 and Sony S2000, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the XC10 (1") and S2000 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The XC10 was introduced 5 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the XC10 matches up versus the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon XC10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are available at Canon XC10 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 provides 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) and the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon XC10 and Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the XC10 versus the S2000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and S2000 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and S2000.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XC10 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon XC10 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer XC10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.