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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony QX30

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony QX30 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 QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony QX30 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was revealed very close to the QX30 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the XG-1 matches up versus the QX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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