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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX55

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Introduced July 2014
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released July 2011
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Pentax XG-1 and Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was unveiled 3 years later than the TX55 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the XG-1 scores versus the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony TX55

 XG-1 TX55 
ReleasedJuly 2014July 2011Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Pentax XG-1

 TX55 XG-1 
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony TX55

 XG-1 TX55 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 has got outside dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Pentax XG-1 and Sony TX55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the XG-1 against the TX55.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and TX55 is 66 and 97 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and TX55.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern XG-1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX55 Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (567 grams)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
45
great zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery life (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX55 Travel photography highlights
52
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1248mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (240 shots)
heavier than average (567 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
great battery life (250 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX55 Landscape photography highlights
45
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery life (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging features
Sony TX55 Vlogging features
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
heavier than average (567g)
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Sony TX55
 Pentax XG-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax XG-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-07-15 2011-07-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 grams (1.25 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 images 250 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-060 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Cost at release $599 $350