Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A68

Below is a in-depth review of the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony A68, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The XG-1 was introduced 15 months earlier than the A68 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the XG-1 matches up versus the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax XG-1 and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 enjoys outer measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony A68 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the XG-1 compared to the A68.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and A68 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and A68.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XG-1 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A68 will give you greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older XG-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.