Pentax XG-1 vs Sony HX350

Here, we will be matching up the Pentax XG-1 and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was announced 3 years earlier than the HX350 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the XG-1 grades against the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 offers 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) and the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

See the Pentax XG-1 and Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 against the HX350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and HX350 is 66 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and HX350.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX350 to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older XG-1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.