Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX20V
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX20V 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
- Revealed July 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Old Model is Sony HX10V
- Refreshed by Sony HX30V
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe XG-1 was revealed 2 years after the HX20V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the XG-1 scores against the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony HX20V
| XG-1 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2014 |  | July 2012 | More modern by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Pentax XG-1
| HX20V | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony HX20V
| XG-1 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 enjoys outside measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the XG-1 versus the HX20V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and HX20V is 66 and 90 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and HX20V.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX20V to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer XG-1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2014-07-15 | 2012-07-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias 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 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 7.10 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 567g (1.25 lb) | 254g (0.56 lb) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| 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 images | 320 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LB-060 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $599 | $397 |