Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W690
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced February 2012
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W690 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony W690, one is 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 W690 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe XG-1 was launched 2 years after the W690 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the XG-1 scores vs the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony W690
XG-1 | W690 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | February 2012 | More modern by 29 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Pentax XG-1
W690 | XG-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony W690
XG-1 | W690 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony W690 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the XG-1 vs the W690.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and W690 is 66 and 95 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and W690.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger XG-1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-07-15 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.30 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 567 grams (1.25 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | 220 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LB-060 | NP-BN |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $599 | $297 |