Canon XC10 vs Sony W290

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon XC10 and Sony W290, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively similar but the XC10 (1") and W290 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was revealed 6 years later than the W290 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the XC10 grades versus the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon XC10 has exterior dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon XC10 and Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the XC10 compared to the W290.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and W290 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and W290.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The XC10 offers the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern XC10 provides an edge in sensor technology.