Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX300
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX300 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
- Announced July 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Previous Model is Sony HX200V
- Replacement is Sony HX400V
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Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax XG-1 and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe XG-1 was announced 17 months after the HX300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the XG-1 matches up versus the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony HX300
| XG-1 | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2014 |  | February 2013 | Newer by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Pentax XG-1
| HX300 | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony HX300
| XG-1 | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 offers outside dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the XG-1 vs the HX300.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and HX300 is 66 and 63 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and HX300.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX300 to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern XG-1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
| Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-07-15 | 2013-02-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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, 50 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 567g (1.25 lb) | 623g (1.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LB-060 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $599 | $339 |