Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL210
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL210 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
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011

Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL210 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Pentax Efina versus Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The Efina was manufactured 2 years after the PL210 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Efina scores versus the PL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL210 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Efina and Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax Efina Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Samsung PL210
Efina | PL210 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Pentax Efina
PL210 | Efina | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Samsung PL210
Efina | PL210 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax Efina has got 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) whilst the Samsung PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Pentax Efina versus Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Efina against the PL210.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and PL210 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and PL210.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer Efina should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax Efina vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
Pentax Efina | Samsung PL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Efina | Samsung PL210 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-06-03 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | - |
Macro focusing range | 20cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 91g (0.20 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI109 | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $10 | $200 |