Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX10

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The XG-1 was manufactured 4 months later than the RX10 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the XG-1 scores vs the RX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 provides exterior measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the XG-1 vs the RX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and RX10 is 66 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and RX10.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XG-1 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 will produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.