Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1 II
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Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1 II 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
- Released April 2015
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
- 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
- Introduced May 2023
- Superseded the Sony ZV-1

Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview
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").

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.

Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Sony ZV-1 II
XC10 | ZV-1 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Canon XC10
ZV-1 II | XC10 | |||
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Introduced | May 2023 | ![]() | April 2015 | Newer by 99 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 1k | Clearer display (+921k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon XC10 and Sony ZV-1 II
XC10 | ZV-1 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same display measurement |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison
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.

Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison
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.

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Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications
Canon XC10 | Sony ZV-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon XC10 | Sony ZV-1 Mark II |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-04-08 | 2023-05-27 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC DV5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 12.8 x 9.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 20000 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-241mm (10.0x) | 18-50mm (2.8x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/1.8-4.0 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Screen resolution | 1 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.8 frames per sec | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/100 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | XF-AVC, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1040g (2.29 pounds) | 292g (0.64 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") | 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") |
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 | - | 260 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,599 | $899 |