Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A700

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

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).

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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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and A700 is 66 and 58 respectively.

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.