Canon ELPH 130 vs Pentax Efina
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
- Released January 2013
- Also Known as IXUS 140
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Launched June 2013

Canon ELPH 130 vs Pentax Efina Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 130 versus Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 130 was announced 4 months prior to the Efina so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 130 grades versus the Efina with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 130 & Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Pentax Efina
ELPH 130 | Efina | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Canon ELPH 130
Efina | ELPH 130 |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Pentax Efina
ELPH 130 | Efina | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2013 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 130 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 130 versus Pentax Efina in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 130 compared to the Efina.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and Efina is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 130 and Efina.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 130 to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 130 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Canon ELPH 130 | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon ELPH 130 | Pentax Efina |
Other name | IXUS 140 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2013-06-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 20cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 91g (0.20 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 pictures | 200 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $0 | $10 |