Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST600
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST600 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
- Introduced June 2013
(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
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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Efina and Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax Efina Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Samsung ST600
Efina | ST600 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Pentax Efina
ST600 | Efina | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Crisper display (+922k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Samsung ST600
Efina | ST600 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Pentax Efina and Samsung ST600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and ST600 is 97 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Pentax Efina | Samsung ST600 | |
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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 |