Pentax Efina vs Sony A6400
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Pentax Efina vs Sony A6400 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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Released January 2019

Pentax Efina vs Sony A6400 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Pentax Efina vs Sony A6400, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the Efina (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

The Efina was unveiled 6 years prior to the A6400 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Efina scores vs the A6400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax Efina vs Sony A6400 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina & Sony Alpha a6400. The full galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony A6400
Efina | A6400 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Pentax Efina
A6400 | Efina | |||
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Released | January 2019 | ![]() | June 2013 | More modern by 68 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony A6400
Efina | A6400 |
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Pentax Efina vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina enjoys external 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 A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax Efina vs Sony A6400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Efina and the A6400.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Efina and A6400 is 97 and 83 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and A6400.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Efina with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6400 will offer extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Efina is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax Efina vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax Efina vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Pentax Efina | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Efina | Sony Alpha a6400 |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-06-03 | 2019-01-15 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 425 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 20cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 91 grams (0.20 lb) | 403 grams (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 410 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI109 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $10 | $898 |