Pentax XG-1 vs Sony T900
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony T900 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
- Announced July 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Revealed February 2009
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Following is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax XG-1 and Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe XG-1 was released 5 years after the T900 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the XG-1 matches up vs the T900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony T900
| XG-1 | T900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2014 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 66 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Pentax XG-1
| T900 | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony T900
| XG-1 | T900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 features outer dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax XG-1 and Sony T900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the XG-1 against the T900.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and T900 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and T900.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger XG-1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony T900 Specifications
| Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2014-07-15 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 567 gr (1.25 pounds) | 143 gr (0.32 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| 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 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LB-060 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $599 | $300 |