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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W800

Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
38

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(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
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W800 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Pentax XG-1 and Sony W800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was unveiled 6 months later than the W800 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the XG-1 matches up against the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony W800

		

		

			
 XG-1 W800 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Pentax XG-1

		

		

			
 W800 XG-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony W800

		

		

			
 XG-1 W800 
RevealedJuly 2014February 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 provides outer 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 W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Pentax XG-1 and Sony W800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the XG-1 vs the W800.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W800 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and W800 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and W800.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W800 to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.
	
			Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography features
Sony W800 Portrait photography features
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 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
38
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Street photography factors
Sony W800 Street photography factors
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 more heavy than competitors (567g)
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (125g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography features
Sony W800 Sports photography features
45
 great zoom range (24-1248mm  52.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (240 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Pentax XG-1 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W800 as a Travel photography camera
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (1248mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 not so great battery (240 shots)
 more heavy than competitors (567g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
 lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography factors
Sony W800 Landscape photography factors
45
 focusing manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 not so great battery (240 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse recording
41
 quite wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging info
Sony W800 Vlogging info
25
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors (567 grams)
33
 quite wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone port
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W800 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Sony W800
 Pentax XG-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax XG-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-07-15 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 AVI MPEG4
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 567 gr (1.25 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Retail price $599 $90