Canon XC10 vs Sony W310

Here is a extended overview of the Canon XC10 and Sony W310, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the XC10 (1") and W310 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was manufactured 5 years later than the W310 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the XC10 grades versus the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are available at Canon XC10 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon XC10 has got outer measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the XC10 against the W310.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and W310 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and W310.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The XC10 has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The fresher XC10 will have a benefit in sensor tech.