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Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1F Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Revealed April 2015
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2022
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Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and ZV-1F (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1").

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The XC10 was released 8 years before the ZV-1F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the XC10 matches up versus the ZV-1F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Sony ZV-1F

 XC10 ZV-1F 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1F over the Canon XC10

 ZV-1F XC10 
AnnouncedOctober 2022April 2015Newer by 91 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution922k1kCrisper display (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Sony ZV-1F

 XC10 ZV-1F 
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 provides physical measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1F has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the XC10 against the ZV-1F.

Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and ZV-1F is 54 and 89 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1F top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and ZV-1F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony ZV-1F to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged XC10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography details
Sony ZV-1F Portrait photography details
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have RAW files
58
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography info
Sony ZV-1F Street photography info
56
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
features touch focus
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (1,040 grams)
74
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (1")
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (256g)
no image stabilization
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography information
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography information
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.8 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (16.0 fps)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
can't change focal length (20mm)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography details
43
features touch focus
quite wide (24mm)
more heavy than average in class (1,040 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
87
better than average battery life (360 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (256 grams)
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
great max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have RAW files
56
great max aperture (f2)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (20mm)
no image stabilization
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (1,040g)
82
great max aperture (f2)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (256 grams)
no image stabilization
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Canon XC10 vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Sony ZV-1F
 Canon XC10Sony ZV-1F
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon XC10 Sony ZV-1F
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-04-08 2022-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 20000 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) 20mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 1k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.8fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format XF-AVC, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1040g (2.29 lb) 256g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N NP-BX1
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 1 1
Pricing at release $1,599 $499