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Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST95

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST95 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Efina was announced 2 years after the ST95 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Efina scores versus the ST95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Samsung ST95

 Efina ST95 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 29 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Pentax Efina

 ST95 Efina 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Samsung ST95

 Efina ST95 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax Efina features exterior dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Efina vs the ST95.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and ST95 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and ST95.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST95 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Efina provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
Portrait photography with Samsung ST95
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average (91g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography information
Samsung ST95 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography features
Samsung ST95 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (91g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography factors
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
38
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging factors
Samsung ST95 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average (91g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Samsung ST95
 Pentax EfinaSamsung ST95
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Efina Samsung ST95
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-03 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing range 20cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m -
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone 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 91 grams (0.20 lbs) -
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $10 $145