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Canon XC10 vs Sony WX350

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon XC10 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(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
Sony WX350
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Sony WX350

 XC10 WX350 
RevealedApril 2015February 2014More recent by 14 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon XC10

 WX350 XC10 
Display resolution460k1kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Sony WX350

 XC10 WX350 
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon XC10 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and WX350 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have RAW support
37
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
56
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
includes touch focus
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (1,040g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon XC10
Sports photography with Sony WX350
47
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography details
Sony WX350 Travel photography details
43
includes touch focus
rather wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (1,040g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon XC10
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have RAW support
47
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
good battery life (470 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon XC10
Vlogging with Sony WX350
28
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,040 grams)
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Canon XC10 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Sony WX350
 Canon XC10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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