Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1 II

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon XC10 and Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and ZV-1 II (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1").

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The XC10 was manufactured 9 years before the ZV-1 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the XC10 grades versus the ZV-1 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon XC10 and Sony ZV-1 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 provides external dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 II has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

Analyze the Canon XC10 and Sony ZV-1 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the XC10 and the ZV-1 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and ZV-1 II is 54 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and ZV-1 II.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony ZV-1 II to result in extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged XC10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.