Pentax XG-1 vs Sony NEX-5
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Successor is Sony NEX-5N
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Here is a complete assessment of the Pentax XG-1 and Sony NEX-5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is fairly similar but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe XG-1 was revealed 4 years later than the NEX-5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the XG-1 scores versus the NEX-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Pentax XG-1 vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax XG-1 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony NEX-5
| XG-1 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2014 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Pentax XG-1
| NEX-5 | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony NEX-5
| XG-1 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 has got outside dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
See the Pentax XG-1 and Sony NEX-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the XG-1 against the NEX-5.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and NEX-5 is 66 and 89 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and NEX-5.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XG-1 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax XG-1 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger XG-1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
| Pentax XG-1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2014-07-15 | 2010-06-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 567g (1.25 lbs) | 287g (0.63 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 796 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 images | 330 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LB-060 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $599 | $599 |