Pentax Efina vs Samsung GX-1S
97 Imaging
38 Features
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched January 2006
Pentax Efina vs Samsung GX-1S Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Pentax Efina and Samsung GX-1S, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the Efina (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Efina was announced 7 years after the GX-1S which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Efina matches up versus the GX-1S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax Efina vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Efina & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Samsung GX-1S
Efina | GX-1S | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | January 2006 | Newer by 90 months | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Pentax Efina
GX-1S | Efina | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Samsung GX-1S
Efina | GX-1S | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.5" | 2.5" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Pentax Efina vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax Efina comes with external dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Examine the Pentax Efina and Samsung GX-1S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Efina versus the GX-1S.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and GX-1S is 97 and 68 respectively.
Pentax Efina vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and GX-1S.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Efina having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax Efina will give greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger Efina will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Pentax Efina | Samsung GX-1S | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Efina | Samsung GX-1S |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-06-03 | 2006-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | - |
Macro focus distance | 20cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 91 grams (0.20 lb) | 605 grams (1.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI109 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $10 | $850 |