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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX350

Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
43

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Announced July 2014
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was brought out 6 months later than the WX350 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the XG-1 scores vs the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 XG-1 WX350 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax XG-1

		

		

			
 WX350 XG-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 XG-1 WX350 
IntroducedJuly 2014February 2014Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 provides exterior measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the XG-1 against the WX350.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and WX350 is 66 and 94 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and WX350.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX350 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
40
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
37
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
43
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than average in class (567 grams)
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (164g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
45
 amazing zoom range (24-1248mm  52.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (240 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
52
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Pentax XG-1
Travel photography with Sony WX350
52
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1248mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
 more heavy than average in class (567g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
 better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (164g)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Pentax XG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
45
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 terrible battery power (240 per charge)
 missing Timelapse recording
47
 quite wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 better than average battery pack (470 shots)
 no manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
25
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone port
 more heavy than average in class (567 grams)
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone port
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Sony WX350
 Pentax XG-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax XG-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-15 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 567 gr (1.25 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs 470 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-060 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $599 $270