• 1 inch 122.9mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Buy From

Differences

Canon XC10 advantages over Sony RX10 II

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.20 vs 2.41 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • More telephoto lens reach
    240 mm vs 200 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility

Sony RX10 II advantages over Canon XC10

  • Less expensive
    $998 vs $2373
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Slower slow-motion
    1000 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • 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
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • More pixels
    20.2 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    30 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
    14.2 fps vs 3.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • 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
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Both provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Both provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • 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
  • 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
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance

User reviews

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Canon XC10
Canon XC10
All XC10 Deals

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Sony RX10 II
Sony RX10 II
All RX10 II Deals

Review Excerpt

  • Excellent build quality; Superb viewfinder; Excellent image and video quality for its class; Bright and versatile zoom lens; Very fast autofocus; Great burst performance and depth; Incredible slow-motion capabilities; Really intuitive Wi-Fi image transfer; Good battery life.

  • Expensive compared to its nearest competitors; Less zoom reach than rivals; Soft in corners wide-open; Slow buffer clearing; Small rear control dial has poor tactile feedback; Long delay to render each high frame-rate movie; No tilt/swivel or touch on the LCD panel.

  • Read our Sony RX10 II Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony RX10

Canon XC10
Sony RX10
  • $2373
  • 1 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $698
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon XC10 vs Sony RX10

Sony RX10 II
Sony RX10
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $698
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony RX10 II vs Sony RX10

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000

Canon XC10
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $2373
  • 1 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon XC10 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Sony RX10 II
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Top deck display
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony RX10 II vs Panasonic FZ1000

Compared to Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Canon XC10
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $2373
  • 1 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

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

Sony RX10 II
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Integrated ND filter
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony RX10 II vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Compared to Panasonic FZ2500

Canon XC10
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $2373
  • 1 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • NFC
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon XC10 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Sony RX10 II
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Fast startup
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony RX10 II vs Panasonic FZ2500

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000 II

Canon XC10
Panasonic FZ1000 II
  • $2373
  • 1 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • NFC
  • $848
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon XC10 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Sony RX10 II
Panasonic FZ1000 II
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC
  • $848
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony RX10 II vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Compare Other Cameras?