Nikon P900 vs Pentax XG-1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P900 and Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P900 was launched 8 months after the XG-1 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the P900 scores vs the XG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Pentax XG-1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P900 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P900 comes with outer measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the P900 and the XG-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P900 and XG-1 is 52 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P900 and XG-1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern P900 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.