Pentax XG-1 vs Sony A99

Lets look more closely at the Pentax XG-1 and Sony A99, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The XG-1 was introduced 20 months later than the A99 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the XG-1 grades vs the A99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 & Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax XG-1 and Sony A99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the XG-1 versus the A99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and A99 is 66 and 57 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and A99.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XG-1 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A99 will show more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher XG-1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.