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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W320

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W320 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was released 4 years after the W320 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the XG-1 grades versus the W320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony W320

 XG-1 W320 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2010Newer by 55 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Pentax XG-1

 W320 XG-1 

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony W320

 XG-1 W320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 enjoys exterior 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) while the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony W320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 vs the W320.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and W320 is 66 and 97 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and W320.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax XG-1 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer XG-1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography details
Sony W320 Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography features
Sony W320 Sports photography features
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography information
Sony W320 Travel photography information
52
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1248mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
Landscape photography with Sony W320
45
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (240 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax XG-1
Vlogging with Sony W320
25
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
26
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Sony W320
 Pentax XG-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax XG-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-07-15 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LB-060 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $599 $269