• 1 inch 122.9mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 40.2 megapixels
  • ISO 125 - 12,800

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Differences

Canon XC10 advantages over Fujifilm X-T5

  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

Fujifilm X-T5 advantages over Canon XC10

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Less expensive
    $1700 vs $2499 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Thinner
    63 mm vs 122 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    557g vs 1040g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    1840k vs 1030k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    40.2 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    3600 vs 1/2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    20.0 fps vs 3.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/180000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 20000 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Both provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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The Competition

Compared to Sony RX10

Canon XC10
Sony RX10
  • $2498
  • 1 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $698
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony RX10
  • $1700
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor
  • $698
  • 1 inch
  • NFC
  • Internal flash

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000

Canon XC10
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $2498
  • 1 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Fujifilm X-T5
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $1700
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • NFC
  • Internal flash

Compared to Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Canon XC10
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $2498
  • 1 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
Fujifilm X-T5
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $1700
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Internal flash
  • Higher max flash sync

Compared to Sony RX10 II

Canon XC10
Sony RX10 II
  • $2498
  • 1 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Fujifilm X-T5
Sony RX10 II
  • $1700
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC

Compared to Panasonic FZ2500

Canon XC10
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $2498
  • 1 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • NFC
  • $948
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Fujifilm X-T5
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $1700
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $948
  • 1 inch
  • Internal flash
  • Integrated ND filter
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