Pentax XG-1 vs Sony S2100
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony S2100 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
- Introduced July 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony S2100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe XG-1 was revealed 4 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the XG-1 matches up vs the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax XG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony S2100
XG-1 | S2100 | |||
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Released | July 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 55 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Pentax XG-1
S2100 | XG-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony S2100
XG-1 | S2100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 has got exterior dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony S2100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the XG-1 versus the S2100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and S2100 is 66 and 93 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and S2100.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax XG-1 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent XG-1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-07-15 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 567 grams (1.25 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LB-060 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $599 | $0 |