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Pentax Efina vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax Efina vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Pentax Efina
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax Efina vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Efina was released 10 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Efina matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Efina Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedJune 2013August 2012Newer by 10 months
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Pentax Efina

 Galaxy Camera 4G Efina 
Display dimension4.8"2.5"Larger display (+2.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Efina Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Pentax Efina vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax Efina features outer dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Efina vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Efina and Galaxy Camera 4G is 97 and 90 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Efina and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Efina provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Efina
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average in class (91 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax Efina
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
69
lighter than average in class (91 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
47
decently wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (91 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
37
decently wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Pentax EfinaSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Efina Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-03 2012-08-29
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 20cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 4.8"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 91 gr (0.20 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $10 $550