Canon XC10 vs Sony W330

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon XC10 versus Sony W330, 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 W330 (14MP) is relatively similar but the XC10 (1") and W330 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The XC10 was introduced 5 years later than the W330 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the XC10 grades against the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon XC10 enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon XC10 versus Sony W330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the XC10 and the W330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and W330 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and W330.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XC10 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W330 will offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger XC10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.