Pentax Efina vs Samsung NX1

On this page, we are looking at the Pentax Efina vs Samsung NX1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the Efina (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Efina was revealed 15 months earlier than the NX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Efina grades vs the NX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Efina and Samsung NX1. The full galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina provides outside 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 Samsung NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Pentax Efina vs Samsung NX1 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 have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Efina against the NX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and NX1 is 97 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and NX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Efina having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX1 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Efina is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.