Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX100 II
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![Pentax XG-1 front Pentax XG-1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-XG-1/Pentax-XG-1-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-II/Sony-RX100-II-front.jpg)
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Announced June 2013
- Replaced the Sony RX100
- Successor is Sony RX100 III
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX100 II Overview
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.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony RX100 II
XG-1 | RX100 II | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | June 2013 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Pentax XG-1
RX100 II | XG-1 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony RX100 II
XG-1 | RX100 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-XG-1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and RX100 II is 66 and 89 respectively.
![Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-XG-1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
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.
![Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-XG-1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-XG-1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-07-15 | 2013-06-27 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash settings | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 567 grams (1.25 pounds) | 281 grams (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photos | 350 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LB-060 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $599 | $598 |