• 1 inch 122.9mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 4/3 226.2mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon XC10 advantages over Olympus E-P7

  • 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
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

Olympus E-P7 advantages over Canon XC10

  • Larger sensor
    4/3 vs 1 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • 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
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    38 mm vs 122 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    337g vs 1040g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 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
    8.7 fps vs 3.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

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
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • 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

Compare Canon XC10 vs Sony RX10

Olympus E-P7
Sony RX10
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $698
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • NFC

Compare Olympus E-P7 vs Sony RX10

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000

Canon XC10
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $2498
  • 1 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon XC10 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Olympus E-P7
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic FZ1000

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

Compare Canon XC10 vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Olympus E-P7
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • External Mic Jack

Compare Olympus E-P7 vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

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

Compare Canon XC10 vs Sony RX10 II

Olympus E-P7
Sony RX10 II
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus E-P7 vs Sony RX10 II

Compared to Panasonic FZ2500

Canon XC10
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $2498
  • 1 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • NFC
  • $948
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon XC10 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Olympus E-P7
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $948
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic FZ2500

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