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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX220

Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96 Imaging
42 Features
41 Overall
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(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
  • Released July 2014
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was released 6 months after the WX220 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the XG-1 matches up vs the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony WX220

          

          

            
 XG-1 WX220 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Pentax XG-1

          

          

            
 WX220 XG-1 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony WX220

          

          

            
 XG-1 WX220 
LaunchedJuly 2014February 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 offers physical measurements 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 WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the XG-1 and the WX220.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX220 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and WX220 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and WX220.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX220 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

            Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography features
Sony WX220 Portrait photography features
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 has manual focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
36
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Pentax XG-1 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX220 as a Street photography camera
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 more heavy than competitors in class (567g)
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography info
Sony WX220 Sports photography info
45
 amazing zoom range (24-1248mm  52.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
46
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography features
Sony WX220 Travel photography features
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1248mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 terrible battery pack (240 shots)
 more heavy than competitors in class (567 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (250mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Pentax XG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
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 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 terrible battery pack (240 shots)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Pentax XG-1
Vlogging with Sony WX220
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (567 grams)
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic jack
Photography Glossary
        
                
        

          

            
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Sony WX220
 Pentax XG-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax XG-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-07-15 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 567g (1.25 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 images 210 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-060 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $599 $198