Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A9 II

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A9 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The XG-1 was announced 6 years earlier than the A9 II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the XG-1 grades versus the A9 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax XG-1 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A9 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the XG-1 versus the A9 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and A9 II is 66 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and A9 II.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XG-1 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A9 II will provide you with extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older XG-1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.