Canon 60Da vs Pentax Efina

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon 60Da and Pentax Efina, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and Efina (14MP) and the 60Da (APS-C) and Efina (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The 60Da was revealed 14 months earlier than the Efina which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 60Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 60Da grades against the Efina when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 60Da and Pentax Efina. The full galleries are available at Canon 60Da Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon 60Da offers outer dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Compare the Canon 60Da and Pentax Efina in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 60Da against the Efina.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 60Da and Efina is 59 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 60Da and Efina.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 60Da having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon 60Da will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older 60Da will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.