Pentax XG-1 vs Sony QX1
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony QX1 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
- Introduced July 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Revealed September 2014
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Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony QX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is relatively close but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe XG-1 was introduced within a month of the QX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the XG-1 matches up versus the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony QX1
| XG-1 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 0k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Pentax XG-1
| QX1 | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony QX1
| XG-1 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2014 |  | September 2014 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 has outside dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the XG-1 vs the QX1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and QX1 is 66 and 90 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and QX1.
All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XG-1 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony QX1 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
| Pentax XG-1 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
| Introduced | 2014-07-15 | 2014-09-03 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | - |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 567 grams (1.25 pounds) | 216 grams (0.48 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 shots | 440 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LB-060 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $599 | $500 |