Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX50

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony WX50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was brought out 2 years later than the WX50 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the XG-1 scores versus the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 offers exterior measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 against the WX50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and WX50 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and WX50.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer XG-1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.