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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX500

Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
56 Overall
48

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Revealed July 2014
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Replaced the Sony WX350
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was launched 9 months earlier than the WX500 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the XG-1 matches up against the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony WX500

		

		

			
 XG-1 WX500 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Pentax XG-1

		

		

			
 WX500 XG-1 
RevealedApril 2015July 2014Newer by 9 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony WX500

		

		

			
 XG-1 WX500 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax XG-1 has external 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 WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony WX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the XG-1 versus the WX500.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX500 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and WX500 is 66 and 91 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and WX500.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX500 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged XG-1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Pentax XG-1
Portrait photography with Sony WX500
40
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
39
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Street photography advice
Sony WX500 Street photography advice
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 heavier than competitors (567g)
69
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (236g)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
45
 amazing zoom range (24-1248mm  52.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (240 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
57
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18MP)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery life (360 per charge)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography factors
Sony WX500 Travel photography factors
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 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1248mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 bad battery power (240 shots)
 heavier than competitors (567g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
 better than average battery life (360 shots)
 lighter than competitors in class (236 grams)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
Landscape photography with Sony WX500
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 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 bad battery power (240 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18MP)
 better than average battery life (360 shots)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Pentax XG-1
Vlogging with Sony WX500
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 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic socket
 heavier than competitors (567 grams)
35
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (236 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic socket
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Sony WX500
 Pentax XG-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax XG-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-07-15 2015-04-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 567 grams (1.25 lb) 236 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 360 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-060 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $599 $348