Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX55
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX55 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
- Introduced July 2014
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax XG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony TX55
XG-1 | TX55 | |||
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Released | July 2014 | July 2011 | Fresher by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Pentax XG-1
TX55 | XG-1 | |||
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Screen size | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Sharper screen (+770k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony TX55
XG-1 | TX55 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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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 |