Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W370

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony W370, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was released 4 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the XG-1 grades against the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 has got external 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) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony W370 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the XG-1 versus the W370.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and W370 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and W370.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax XG-1 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer XG-1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.