Canon XC10 vs Sony TX100V

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon XC10 and Sony TX100V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and TX100V (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The XC10 was introduced 4 years after the TX100V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the XC10 matches up vs the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the XC10 compared to the TX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and TX100V is 54 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and TX100V.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XC10 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX100V will offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern XC10 should have an advantage in sensor technology.