Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Pentax Efina
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2016
(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 190 IS vs Pentax Efina Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and Efina (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 190 IS was introduced 2 years later than the Efina and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 190 IS scores vs the Efina with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Pentax Efina Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS & Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Pentax Efina
ELPH 190 IS | Efina | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | June 2013 | More recent by 32 months |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Canon ELPH 190 IS
Efina | ELPH 190 IS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Pentax Efina
ELPH 190 IS | Efina | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Pentax Efina in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS versus the Efina.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 190 IS and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 190 IS and Efina.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon ELPH 190 IS to deliver extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer ELPH 190 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS | Pentax Efina |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2013-06-03 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 20cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 1/8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.8 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 138g (0.30 lb) | 91g (0.20 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 200 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $159 | $10 |