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Pentax Efina vs Sony A560

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Pentax Efina vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Pentax Efina
(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
Sony A560
(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
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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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony A560

 Efina A560 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2010Newer by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Pentax Efina

 A560 Efina 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer 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.

Pentax Efina vs Sony A560 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and A560 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax Efina vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography factors
Sony A560 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography highlights
Sony A560 Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average in class (91g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography highlights
Sony A560 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography details
Sony A560 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (91 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography info
Sony A560 Landscape photography info
38
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
has dual storage slots
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax Efina
Vlogging with Sony A560
33
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (91g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
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Pentax Efina vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Sony A560
 Pentax EfinaSony 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