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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66 Imaging
41 Features
55 Overall
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Announced July 2014
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX100V
  • Later Model is Sony HX300
Photography Glossary

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX200V Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was revealed 2 years later than the HX200V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the XG-1 scores versus the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony HX200V

          

          

            
 XG-1 HX200V 
AnnouncedJuly 2014May 2012Fresher by 27 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Pentax XG-1

          

          

            
 HX200V XG-1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony HX200V

          

          

            
 XG-1 HX200V 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 features physical 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 HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Look at the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the XG-1 against the HX200V.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX200V size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and HX200V is 66 and 66 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and HX200V.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX200V to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern XG-1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

            Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
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 manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
44
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Street photography highlights
Sony HX200V Street photography highlights
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 heavier than competitors (567g)
51
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 heavier than competition (583g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Pentax XG-1
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
45
 amazing zoom range (24-1248mm  52.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (240 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
56
 long zoom range (27-810mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography advice
Sony HX200V Travel photography advice
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 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long reach (1248mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery life (240 shots)
 heavier than competitors (567 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
 better than average battery life (450 per charge)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (27mm)
 great reach (810mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (583 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography info
Sony HX200V Landscape photography info
45
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
50
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (27mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging features
Sony HX200V Vlogging features
25
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic socket
 heavier than competitors (567g)
27
 fairly wide (27mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 missing mic port
 heavier than competition (583 grams)
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Sony HX200V
 Pentax XG-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax XG-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-15 2012-05-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 567g (1.25 lb) 583g (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 450 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-060 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $599 $480