Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax Efina
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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Introduced June 2013
Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax Efina Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-S7 versus Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-S7 was revealed 4 years earlier than the Efina which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-S7 matches up vs the Efina with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Pentax Efina. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Pentax Efina
EX-S7 | Efina | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Casio EX-S7
Efina | EX-S7 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | February 2010 | More modern by 39 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Pentax Efina
EX-S7 | Efina | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-S7 versus Pentax Efina in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S7 and the Efina.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and Efina is 96 and 97 respectively.
Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and Efina.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax Efina to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 will be behind in sensor tech.
Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Pentax Efina |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-21 | 2013-06-03 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 20cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1/8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 91 grams (0.20 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" 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 | - | 200 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $140 | $10 |