Pentax Efina vs Sony A560
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Pentax Efina vs Sony A560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- 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 - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Released August 2010
- Previous Model is Sony A500
Photography Glossary Pentax Efina vs Sony A560 Overview
The following is a extended review of the Pentax Efina and Sony A560, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very comparable but the Efina (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Efina was unveiled 2 years after the A560 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Efina grades vs the A560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Efina and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony A560
| Efina | A560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | August 2010 | Newer by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Pentax Efina
| A560 | Efina | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony A560
| Efina | A560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Pentax Efina vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax Efina enjoys exterior dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Efina vs the A560.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and A560 is 97 and 64 respectively.
Pentax Efina vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and A560.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Efina features the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh tougher. The newer Efina will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Pentax Efina vs Sony A560 Specifications
| Pentax Efina | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Efina | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2013-06-03 | 2010-08-24 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | - |
| Macro focus range | 20cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/8s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 91 grams (0.20 lbs) | 599 grams (1.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 817 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 pictures | 1050 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI109 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | Dual |
| Price at release | $10 | $650 |