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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Announced July 2014
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX100V Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Pentax XG-1 and Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was manufactured 3 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the XG-1 grades vs the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony TX100V

 XG-1 TX100V 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2011Fresher by 43 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Pentax XG-1

 TX100V XG-1 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony TX100V

 XG-1 TX100V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 provides external measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the XG-1 versus the TX100V.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and TX100V is 66 and 95 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and TX100V.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent XG-1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (567g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography information
Sony TX100V Sports photography information
45
great zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX100V Travel photography highlights
52
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1248mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography info
Sony TX100V Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (240 shots)
no Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging info
Sony TX100V Vlogging info
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (567g)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than average (147 grams)
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Sony TX100V
 Pentax XG-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax XG-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-07-15 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LB-060 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $380