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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
66 Imaging
41 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
46 Overall
43

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(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
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Successor is Sony HX20V
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was released 2 years after the HX10V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the XG-1 scores against the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony HX10V

		

		

			
 XG-1 HX10V 
RevealedJuly 2014February 2012More modern by 29 months
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Pentax XG-1

		

		

			
 HX10V XG-1 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony HX10V

		

		

			
 XG-1 HX10V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 provides outer measurements 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 HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony HX10V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 compared to the HX10V.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX10V size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and HX10V is 66 and 91 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and HX10V.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer XG-1 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography features
Sony HX10V Portrait photography features
40
 manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
38
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Street photography advice
Sony HX10V Street photography advice
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competition (567 grams)
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (234 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Pentax XG-1
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
45
 amazing zoom range (24-1248mm  52.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (240 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
49
 incredible zoom range (24-400mm  16.7 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX10V Travel photography highlights
52
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1248mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 bad battery pack (240 shots)
 more heavy than competition (567 grams)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than others (234 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long zoom (400mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
45
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 bad battery pack (240 per charge)
 missing Timelapse mode
45
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Pentax XG-1
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
25
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone support
 more heavy than competition (567g)
34
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (234g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Sony HX10V
 Pentax XG-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax XG-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-15 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 567 grams (1.25 lbs) 234 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photos 320 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-060 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $599 $616