Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL320
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL320 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
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternative Name is WB1000
Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL320 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Pentax Efina and Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe Efina was launched 4 years after the TL320 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Efina matches up against the TL320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL320 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina and Samsung TL320. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax Efina Gallery and Samsung TL320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Samsung TL320
Efina | TL320 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | February 2009 | More modern by 53 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Pentax Efina
TL320 | Efina | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Samsung TL320
Efina | TL320 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax Efina enjoys outside dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Pentax Efina and Samsung TL320 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Efina against the TL320.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and TL320 is 97 and 98 respectively.
Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and TL320.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax Efina to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Efina should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax Efina vs Samsung TL320 Specifications
Pentax Efina | Samsung TL320 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Efina | Samsung TL320 |
Also called as | - | WB1000 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-06-03 | 2009-02-23 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 20cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/8s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 91 gr (0.20 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" 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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI109 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $10 | $380 |