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Canon XC10 vs Sony W330

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon XC10 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Announced April 2015
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon XC10 vs Sony W330 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Sony W330

 XC10 W330 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2010Fresher by 64 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon XC10

 W330 XC10 
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Sony W330

 XC10 W330 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon XC10 vs Sony W330 size comparison

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

Canon XC10 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon XC10 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon XC10
Portrait photography with Sony W330
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
has no RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
56
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
boasts touch focus
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (1,040g)
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography info
Sony W330 Travel photography info
43
boasts touch focus
decently wide (24mm)
more heavy than others (1,040g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon XC10
Landscape photography with Sony W330
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
has no RAW support
38
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging highlights
Sony W330 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others (1,040g)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon XC10 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Sony W330
 Canon XC10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon XC10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-04-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 122.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 20000 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-241mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 8cm 4cm
Crop factor 2.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.8 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format XF-AVC, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1040 gr (2.29 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LP-E6N NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,599 $170