Nikon B600 vs Pentax XG-1

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon B600 versus Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B600 was announced 4 years later than the XG-1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the B600 scores vs the XG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B600 & Pentax XG-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon B600 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon B600 has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has proportions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the B600 versus the XG-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and XG-1 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the B600 and XG-1.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher B600 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.