Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A3000
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Released July 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Announced August 2013
- Replacement is Sony a3500
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A3000 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A3000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty close but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe XG-1 was released 11 months after the A3000 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the XG-1 grades versus the A3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A3000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony A3000
XG-1 | A3000 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | August 2013 | Newer by 11 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Pentax XG-1
A3000 | XG-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony A3000
XG-1 | A3000 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 provides exterior measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A3000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the XG-1 and the A3000.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and A3000 is 66 and 69 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and A3000.
As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XG-1 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A3000 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger XG-1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Alpha A3000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-07-15 | 2013-08-27 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash modes | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 567 grams (1.25 lb) | 411 grams (0.91 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1068 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | 470 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LB-060 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $599 | $398 |