Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX1
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Announced February 2013
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Lets look a little more closely at the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony RX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe XG-1 was released 18 months after the RX1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the XG-1 matches up vs the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony RX1
| XG-1 | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2014 |  | February 2013 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Pentax XG-1
| RX1 | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony RX1
| XG-1 | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 comes with external measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the XG-1 against the RX1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and RX1 is 66 and 79 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and RX1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XG-1 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer XG-1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
| Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2014-07-15 | 2013-02-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.0-22.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 6.00 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 567g (1.25 lb) | 482g (1.06 lb) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 93 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2534 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 photographs | 270 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LB-060 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $599 | $2,798 |