Canon XC10 vs Sony TX1

Here, we will be looking at the Canon XC10 and Sony TX1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the XC10 (1") and TX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizes.

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The XC10 was announced 5 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the XC10 grades versus the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 offers outside measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the XC10 compared to the TX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and TX1 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and TX1.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XC10 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon XC10 will produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern XC10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.