Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A7S

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.