Canon XC10 vs Sony WX350
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Canon XC10 vs Sony WX350 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony WX300
- Refreshed by Sony WX500
Canon XC10 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon XC10 versus Sony WX350, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the XC10 (1") and WX350 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe XC10 was introduced 14 months later than the WX350 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the XC10 grades against the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon XC10 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon XC10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Sony WX350
XC10 | WX350 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | February 2014 | More recent by 14 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon XC10
WX350 | XC10 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 1k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon XC10 and Sony WX350
XC10 | WX350 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon XC10 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon XC10 offers outer 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 WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Canon XC10 versus Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the XC10 compared to the WX350.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and WX350 is 54 and 94 respectively.
Canon XC10 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and WX350.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XC10 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX350 will offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent XC10 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
Canon XC10 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon XC10 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Canon XC10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon XC10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-04-08 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC DV5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 20000 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-241mm (10.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.8 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | XF-AVC, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1040g (2.29 pounds) | 164g (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 life | - | 470 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $1,599 | $270 |