Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W650

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony W650, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was manufactured 2 years later than the W650 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the XG-1 scores against the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 provides outside dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony W650 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the XG-1 vs the W650.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and W650 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and W650.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher XG-1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.