Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX1

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XG-1 was manufactured 5 years after the TX1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the XG-1 matches up versus the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax XG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 features outside measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the XG-1 against the TX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and TX1 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and TX1.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XG-1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax XG-1 will show more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger XG-1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.