Canon 1D X vs Pentax Efina

Lets look much closer at the Canon 1D X and Pentax Efina, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and Efina (14MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and Efina (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D X was brought out 19 months prior to the Efina which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D X being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 1D X scores versus the Efina when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D X & Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1D X Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D X enjoys outside measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Canon 1D X and Pentax Efina in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 1D X versus the Efina.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X and Efina is 50 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X and Efina.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1D X because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 1D X will offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 1D X is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.