Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX10
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX10 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
- Released July 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Released August 2011
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX10 Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe XG-1 was brought out 2 years later than the TX10 and that is a fairly serious 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 TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the XG-1 grades versus the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax XG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony TX10
XG-1 | TX10 | |||
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Released | July 2014 | August 2011 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Pentax XG-1
TX10 | XG-1 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony TX10
XG-1 | TX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 comes with physical measurements 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 TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony TX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 against the TX10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and TX10 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and TX10.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent XG-1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-07-15 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
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) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LB-060 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $599 | $309 |