Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W330

Here, we will be looking at the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony W330, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was manufactured 4 years after the W330 which is a fairly serious difference 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 W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the XG-1 grades against the W330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony W330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the XG-1 and the W330.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and W330 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and W330.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax XG-1 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent XG-1 provides an advantage in sensor technology.