Pentax XG-1 vs Sony H55
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony H55 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax XG-1 and Sony H55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe XG-1 was announced 4 years after the H55 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the XG-1 grades vs the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony H55
XG-1 | H55 | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | June 2010 | More modern by 50 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Pentax XG-1
H55 | XG-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony H55
XG-1 | H55 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should 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) while the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax XG-1 and Sony H55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the XG-1 and the H55.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and H55 is 66 and 92 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and H55.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax XG-1 to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern XG-1 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-07-15 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 567 grams (1.25 pounds) | 200 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LB-060 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $599 | $235 |