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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX10

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(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
Sony TX10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony TX10

 XG-1 TX10 
ReleasedJuly 2014August 2011Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Pentax XG-1

 TX10 XG-1 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony TX10

 XG-1 TX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography highlights
Sony TX10 Street photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (567 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX10 Sports photography highlights
45
incredible zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax XG-1
Travel photography with Sony TX10
52
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1248mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (567 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX10 Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (240 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax XG-1
Vlogging with Sony TX10
25
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (567 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Sony TX10
 Pentax XG-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
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