Pentax Efina vs Sony NEX-3N

In this article, we will be evaluating the Pentax Efina and Sony NEX-3N, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Efina (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Efina was released 4 months later than the NEX-3N and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Efina matches up versus the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Efina & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax Efina comes with physical measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Efina and Sony NEX-3N in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Efina against the NEX-3N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and NEX-3N is 97 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and NEX-3N.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Efina featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-3N will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.