Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon XC10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon XC10 has external dimensions of 125 x 102 x 122 mm (4.92 x 4.02 x 4.8″) and weighs 1040 g (2.29 lb / 36.68 oz) (including batteries). Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has external dimensions of 129 x 71 x 19 mm (5.08 x 2.8 x 0.75″) and weighs 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon XC10 and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G is 31mm shorter and 103mm thinner than Canon XC10 but it is also 4mm wider.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon XC10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G is significantly lighter (735g ) than the Canon XC10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Canon XC10 nor Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G's 4.80" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon XC10's 3 screen.
On the other hand, Canon XC10 LCD screen has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to XC10.