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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A700

Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58 Imaging
51 Features
58 Overall
53

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(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
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Announced December 2007
  • Old Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Renewed by Sony A77
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A700 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony A700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and A700 (12MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The XG-1 was introduced 6 years after the A700 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the XG-1 scores against the A700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony A700

		

		

			
 XG-1 A700 
AnnouncedJuly 2014December 2007More modern by 80 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Pentax XG-1

		

		

			
 A700 XG-1 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony A700

		

		

			
 XG-1 A700 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 enjoys physical dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Compare the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony A700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the XG-1 against the A700.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A700 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and A700 is 66 and 58 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and A700.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XG-1 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax XG-1 will render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher XG-1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography information
Sony A700 Portrait photography information
40
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
54
 has manual focus
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 no liveview
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Street photography features
Sony A700 Street photography features
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than average (567g)
64
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison
 Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A700 as a Sports photography camera
45
 amazing zoom range (24-1248mm  52.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (240 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
56
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 weather sealing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 no liveview
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography advice
Sony A700 Travel photography advice
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (1248mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (240 shots)
 more heavy than average (567g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 weather sealing
 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Pentax XG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A700 as a Landscape photography camera
45
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
62
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 two card slots
 no liveview
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging information
Sony A700 Vlogging information
25
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone support
 more heavy than average (567g)
9
 no video shooting
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A700 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Sony A700
 Pentax XG-1Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax XG-1 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-07-15 2007-12-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 567 grams (1.25 lbs) 768 grams (1.69 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery life 240 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LB-060 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at release $599 $1,000