Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A37

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony A37, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The XG-1 was released 2 years later than the A37 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the XG-1 grades versus the A37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax XG-1 and Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 has physical measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony A37 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the XG-1 and the A37.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and A37 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and A37.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The XG-1 offers the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The younger XG-1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.