Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST30

Lets look a little more closely at the Pentax Efina and Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the Efina (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Efina was introduced 2 years later than the ST30 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Efina grades vs the ST30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Efina and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax Efina Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Pentax Efina has got physical measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Efina and Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Efina and the ST30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and ST30 is 97 and 98 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and ST30.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Efina using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax Efina will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Efina will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.