Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX1

Following is a in depth comparison of the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor size.

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The XG-1 was introduced 5 years after the WX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the XG-1 matches up against the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 has outer measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 vs the WX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and WX1 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and WX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XG-1 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax XG-1 will resolve greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher XG-1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.