Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A7S
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A7S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Announced July 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Renewed by Sony A7S II
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A7S Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A7S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe XG-1 was announced 4 months later than the A7S so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the XG-1 scores against the A7S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A7S Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 and Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony A7S
XG-1 | A7S |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Pentax XG-1
A7S | XG-1 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Sharper screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony A7S
XG-1 | A7S | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | April 2014 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 has outer measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
Look at the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A7S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the XG-1 versus the A7S.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and A7S is 66 and 77 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and A7S.
All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XG-1 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax XG-1 will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A7S Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Alpha A7S |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-07-15 | 2014-04-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 567g (1.25 lb) | 489g (1.08 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3702 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LB-060 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $599 | $1,998 |