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Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST600

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Pentax Efina
(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
  • Introduced June 2013
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Pentax Efina and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Efina was introduced 3 years later than the ST600 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Efina matches up against the ST600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Samsung ST600

 Efina ST600 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 42 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Pentax Efina

 ST600 Efina 
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Samsung ST600

 Efina ST600 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax Efina comes with outside dimensions 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 ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Efina against the ST600.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and ST600 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Efina and ST600.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos but you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher Efina is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography features
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography features
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Efina
Street photography with Samsung ST600
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors in class (91g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax Efina
Sports photography with Samsung ST600
35
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography info
Samsung ST600 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
44
really wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging features
Samsung ST600 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
30
really wide (27mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Samsung ST600
 Pentax EfinaSamsung ST600
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Efina Samsung ST600
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-06-03 2010-01-06
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 20cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 91 gr (0.20 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 SLB07
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $10 $330