Canon XC10 vs Sony TX7

Below, we are reviewing the Canon XC10 vs Sony TX7, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very comparable but the XC10 (1") and TX7 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XC10 was revealed 5 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the XC10 matches up against the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 features 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 TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon XC10 vs Sony TX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the XC10 compared to the TX7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and TX7 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and TX7.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XC10 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon XC10 will provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer XC10 will have an edge in sensor tech.