Canon XC10 vs Sony TX200V
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Canon XC10 vs Sony TX200V 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Released January 2012
Canon XC10 vs Sony TX200V Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Canon XC10 and Sony TX200V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the XC10 (1") and TX200V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe XC10 was revealed 3 years later than the TX200V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the XC10 scores against the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon XC10 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon XC10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Sony TX200V
XC10 | TX200V | |||
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Released | April 2015 | January 2012 | More recent by 39 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon XC10
TX200V | XC10 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 1k | Sharper screen (+1229k dot) |
Common features in the Canon XC10 and Sony TX200V
XC10 | TX200V | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon XC10 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon XC10 has exterior dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Canon XC10 and Sony TX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the XC10 vs the TX200V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and TX200V is 54 and 96 respectively.
Canon XC10 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and TX200V.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XC10 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX200V will produce more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger XC10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon XC10 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Canon XC10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon XC10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-04-08 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC DV5 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 12.8 x 9.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 122.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 20000 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-241mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of screen | 1 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.8fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | XF-AVC, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1040 grams (2.29 pounds) | 129 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6N | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,599 | $500 |