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Comparison of Pentax XG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax XG-1 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 ×
General
ModelPentax XG-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
BrandPentaxSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberXG-1H300
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20142014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)119123
Width (mm)9787
Height (mm)8983
Weight (g)567590
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1620.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.2
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 5152 x 2896(14.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5152 x 3864(19.9 mp 4:3)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)90.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (AVC/H.264 with stereo sound)MP4 (AVC/H.264) with monaural sound
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
Lenssmc PENTAX zoom lens, 15 elements in13 groups with 6 aspherical elementsSony lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 1,248.0025.00 - 875.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)5235
Aperture range (f)0.360.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)601
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Single-AF, Multi-AF, Object Tracking , Face detection AF, Cont. AFContrast Detection AF: Multi Point AF / Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Tracking Focus / Face Tracking Focus
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 200K-dot LCD with diopter adjustment dial (diopter range unavailable)-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)8-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)10080
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 10000k)
  • 3000k
  • 3500
  • 5500
  • 7000
  • 9000k
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp (1900k
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent cwf
  • incandescent
  • manual wb
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/1500 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot; Face detection supportedMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesFace Beautifier, Handheld Night, Screen Mode, Pet Mode, Sunset, Fireworks, Multi Exposure, Sport,Night Portrait, LandscapeHigh Sensitivity, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet Mode
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • flash auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync.+ red-eye
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO 800: Wide: 1.64 ft - 20 ft; Tele: approx. 3.9 ft - 12 ftISO Auto: Approx. 0.4 - 8.8m (W) / Approx. 1.5 - 4.6m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)150
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional infrared
-
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • multi-terminal (av/usb)
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)90.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240350
Battery form factorProprietary LB-0604 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LB-060 Lithium-ion rechargeabe4 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--



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