Canon XC10 vs Sony TX9

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon XC10 and Sony TX9, 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 TX9 (12MP) is pretty similar but the XC10 (1") and TX9 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was announced 4 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the XC10 matches up vs the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon XC10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 provides outside 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) whilst the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the XC10 vs the TX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and TX9 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and TX9.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The XC10 includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer XC10 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.