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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A6000

Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(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
  • Launched July 2014
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Refreshed by Sony A6300
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Pentax XG-1 and Sony A6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The XG-1 was released 3 months later than the A6000 which means that they are both 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 A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the XG-1 scores vs the A6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony A6000

 XG-1 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Pentax XG-1

 A6000 XG-1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony A6000

 XG-1 A6000 
LaunchedJuly 2014April 2014Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 provides exterior dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax XG-1 and Sony A6000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the XG-1 versus the A6000.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and A6000 is 66 and 85 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and A6000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XG-1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A6000 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography features
Sony A6000 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
79
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (567g)
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (344 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax XG-1
Sports photography with Sony A6000
45
great zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
73
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography details
Sony A6000 Travel photography details
52
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1248mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (567g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competitors (344g)
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6000 Landscape photography advice
45
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging features
Sony A6000 Vlogging features
25
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (567g)
33
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (344 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Sony A6000
 Pentax XG-1Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax XG-1 Sony Alpha a6000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-07-15 2014-04-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 179
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 pounds) 344 gr (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 240 photos 360 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-060 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $599 $548