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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony QX10

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Launched July 2014
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Pentax XG-1 and Sony QX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was released 11 months after the QX10 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the XG-1 matches up against the QX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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