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Pentax Efina vs Samsung SH100

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Pentax Efina vs Samsung SH100 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
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Pentax Efina and Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Efina was launched 2 years later than the SH100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Efina matches up against the SH100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Samsung SH100

 Efina SH100 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Pentax Efina

 SH100 Efina 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Samsung SH100

 Efina SH100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Pentax Efina vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Efina comes with exterior measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Efina and the SH100.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and SH100 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and SH100.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos though you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer Efina will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography features
Samsung SH100 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax Efina
Travel photography with Samsung SH100
69
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography info
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography info
38
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging factors
Samsung SH100 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (91g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
33
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
does have external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Samsung SH100
 Pentax EfinaSamsung SH100
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Efina Samsung SH100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-03 2011-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4230 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 20cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 91 gr (0.20 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
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