Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX100 II

Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax XG-1 and Sony RX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively similar but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") feature different sensor size.

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The XG-1 was introduced 13 months after the RX100 II which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the XG-1 matches up against the RX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. 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) and the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax XG-1 and Sony RX100 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the XG-1 and the RX100 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and RX100 II is 66 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and RX100 II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XG-1 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 II will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern XG-1 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.