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Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Announced April 2015
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • Successor is Sony ZV-1 II
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Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon XC10 and Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1").

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The XC10 was unveiled 6 years prior to the ZV-1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the XC10 scores vs the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Sony ZV-1

 XC10 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Canon XC10

 ZV-1 XC10 
LaunchedMay 2020April 2015Newer by 62 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k1kClearer screen (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Sony ZV-1

 XC10 ZV-1 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 has got physical 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) while the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the XC10 and the ZV-1.

Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and ZV-1 is 54 and 88 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and ZV-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony ZV-1 to render extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged XC10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography information
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have RAW support
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Street photography highlights
56
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
boasts touch to focus
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (1,040 grams)
85
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
71
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
low battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography factors
43
boasts touch to focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
heavier than competitors in class (1,040 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
81
lighter than average (294g)
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography info
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have RAW support
70
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (1,040g)
86
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
lighter than average (294g)
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Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Sony ZV-1
 Canon XC10Sony ZV-1
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon XC10 Sony ZV-1
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-04-08 2020-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC DV5 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 20000 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-241mm (10.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.8 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format XF-AVC, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 1040 gr (2.29 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,599 $750