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Canon ELPH 130 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 130 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(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
Pentax Efina
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Pentax Efina

 ELPH 130 Efina 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Canon ELPH 130

 Efina ELPH 130 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Pentax Efina

 ELPH 130 Efina 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 130 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Efina Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others in class (91 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 130
Sports photography with Pentax Efina
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography details
Pentax Efina Travel photography details
63
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others in class (91 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 130
Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
no Timelapse function
38
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Efina Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
33
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (91 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Pentax Efina
 Canon ELPH 130Pentax Efina
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