Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A7 II

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A7 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XG-1 was introduced 4 months prior to the A7 II and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the XG-1 scores against the A7 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Alpha A7 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 has got physical dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the XG-1 versus the A7 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and A7 II is 66 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and A7 II.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XG-1 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7 II will give you more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.