Canon XC10 vs Sony W350

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon XC10 versus Sony W350, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the XC10 (1") and W350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was released 5 years after the W350 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the XC10 scores versus the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 features outside 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) and the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon XC10 versus Sony W350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the XC10 vs the W350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and W350 is 54 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and W350.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XC10 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony W350 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger XC10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.