Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX70
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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Lets take a closer look at the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe XG-1 was announced 2 years later than the WX70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the XG-1 matches up vs the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony WX70
| XG-1 | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2014 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 30 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Pentax XG-1
| WX70 | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony WX70
| XG-1 | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 offers physical dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 against the WX70.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and WX70 is 66 and 97 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and WX70.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern XG-1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
| Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2014-07-15 | 2012-01-30 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 567 gr (1.25 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 shots | 240 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LB-060 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $599 | $242 |
