Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W350

On this page, we will be evaluating the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony W350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was revealed 4 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the XG-1 scores versus the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 has got outside dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony W350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the XG-1 vs the W350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and W350 is 66 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and W350.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax XG-1 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger XG-1 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.