Pentax XG-1 vs Sony RX100 VI

Following is a complete comparison of the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony RX100 VI, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly close but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") provide different sensor size.

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The XG-1 was introduced 4 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the XG-1 grades versus the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the XG-1 compared to the RX100 VI.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and RX100 VI is 66 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and RX100 VI.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XG-1 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VI will render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged XG-1 will be behind in sensor tech.