Canon XC10 vs Sony W370
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Canon XC10 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 20000
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
- Launched April 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010

Canon XC10 vs Sony W370 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon XC10 versus Sony W370, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively similar but the XC10 (1") and W370 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

The XC10 was revealed 5 years after the W370 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the XC10 matches up versus the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon XC10 vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Sony W370
XC10 | W370 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 64 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon XC10
W370 | XC10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper screen (+229k dot) |
Common features in the Canon XC10 and Sony W370
XC10 | W370 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon XC10 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon XC10 versus Sony W370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the XC10 versus the W370.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and W370 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and W370.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XC10 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W370 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger XC10 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon XC10 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon XC10 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Canon XC10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon XC10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-04-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 122.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 20000 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-241mm (10.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.8 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | XF-AVC, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1040g (2.29 lbs) | 179g (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | LP-E6N | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $1,599 | $230 |