Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W570
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![Pentax XG-1 front Pentax XG-1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-XG-1/Pentax-XG-1-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W570/Sony-W570-front.jpg)
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W570 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LP3_cut_13f_0212-218x150.jpg)
The XG-1 was manufactured 3 years later than the W570 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the XG-1 grades versus the W570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W570 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax XG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony W570
XG-1 | W570 | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 43 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Pentax XG-1
W570 | XG-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony W570
XG-1 | W570 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony W570 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the XG-1 versus the W570.
![Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W570 size comparison Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W570 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-XG-1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W570-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and W570 is 66 and 96 respectively.
![Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-XG-1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W570-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and W570.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger XG-1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-XG-1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W570-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-XG-1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W570-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Approach-to-AI-Generated-Content-218x150.jpg)
Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-07-15 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 567 grams (1.25 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 shots | - |
Battery style | 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $599 | $159 |