| General | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | XG-1 | Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Predecessor Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
| Successor Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
| MSRP | $400 | |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Bridge | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 16.79 Megapixel | 18.9 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 16 Megapixel | 18.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 | 100 - 12,800 |
| Photo | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Other Resolutions | 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 640 x 480, 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 | 4912 x 1080, 4896 x 2752, 3648 x 2736, 3424 x 1920, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Tracking Single Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Face Detection |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 1248 mm | 25 - 500 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 52x | 20x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 - 5.6 | f/3.2 - 5.8 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 60 cm | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm | 1 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot | 922k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 200k dot |
| Shutter | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 4 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec | 1/1600 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 9.0 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Flash | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Force Off Flash Auto Force Flash Slow Sync. Slow Sync. + Red-Eye Red-Eye Reduction | Auto On Off Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 6.00 m | 7.10 m |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Type D | |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi Connection possible | Eye-Fi Connection possible |
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98 mm (4.69 x 3.5 x 3.86") | 107 x 62 x 35 mm (4.21 x 2.44 x 1.38") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 567 g (1.25 lb / 20.00 oz) | 254 g (0.56 lb / 8.96 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.2 x 6.9 x 4.4" | 6 x 5 x 2.5" |
| Package Weight | 2.15 lb |
| Power and Storage | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | LB-060 | NP-BG1 |
| Battery Life | 240 shots | 320 shots |
| Internal Storage | 15.4 MB | 105 MB |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Other | Pentax XG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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