Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-x
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Released December 2009
Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-x Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Pentax Efina and Pentax K-x, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Efina (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Efina was introduced 3 years after the K-x which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Efina grades vs the K-x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-x Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina and Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax Efina Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Pentax K-x
Efina | K-x | |||
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Released | June 2013 | December 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Pentax Efina
K-x | Efina | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Pentax K-x
Efina | K-x | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax Efina offers physical dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax Efina and Pentax K-x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Efina vs the K-x.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and K-x is 97 and 69 respectively.
Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Efina and K-x.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Efina with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax Efina will give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher Efina provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Pentax Efina vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Pentax Efina | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax Efina | Pentax K-x |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-06-03 | 2009-12-23 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 20cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | QVGA TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | 16.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 91 grams (0.20 lb) | 580 grams (1.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 1900 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI109 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $10 | $600 |