Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A560
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A560 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)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Announced August 2010
- Succeeded the Sony A500
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A560 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax XG-1 and Sony A560, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is pretty similar but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe XG-1 was brought out 3 years later than the A560 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the XG-1 scores against the A560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A560 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax XG-1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony A560
XG-1 | A560 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | August 2010 | Fresher by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Pentax XG-1
A560 | XG-1 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony A560
XG-1 | A560 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 provides outside measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Check the Pentax XG-1 and Sony A560 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the XG-1 versus the A560.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and A560 is 66 and 64 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and A560.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XG-1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax XG-1 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger XG-1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A560 Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2014-07-15 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 567g (1.25 lb) | 599g (1.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 817 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | 1050 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LB-060 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Price at launch | $599 | $650 |