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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W370

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(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
  • Released July 2014
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W370 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony W370

 XG-1 W370 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2010More recent by 55 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Pentax XG-1

 W370 XG-1 

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony W370

 XG-1 W370 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W370 size comparison

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

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography info
Sony W370 Street photography info
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (567 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax XG-1
Sports photography with Sony W370
45
incredible zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax XG-1
Travel photography with Sony W370
52
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1248mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (567g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography details
Sony W370 Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax XG-1
Vlogging with Sony W370
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (567 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Sony W370
 Pentax XG-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax XG-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-07-15 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LB-060 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $599 $230