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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W560

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W560 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
  • Revealed July 2014
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W560 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony W560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was released 3 years later than the W560 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the XG-1 matches up against the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony W560

 XG-1 W560 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2011More recent by 43 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Pentax XG-1

 W560 XG-1 

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony W560

 XG-1 W560 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 features physical dimensions 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 W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 compared to the W560.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and W560 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and W560.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax XG-1 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent XG-1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography features
Sony W560 Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax XG-1
Street photography with Sony W560
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (567 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax XG-1
Sports photography with Sony W560
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography advice
Sony W560 Travel photography advice
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1248mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (567g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging highlights
Sony W560 Vlogging highlights
25
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (567g)
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Sony W560
 Pentax XG-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax XG-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-07-15 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 grams (1.25 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LB-060 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $599 $139