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Pentax Efina vs Sony G3

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Pentax Efina vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Pentax Efina
(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
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Pentax Efina vs Sony G3 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Pentax Efina and Sony G3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Efina was announced 4 years after the G3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Efina grades versus the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony G3

 Efina G3 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 54 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Pentax Efina

 G3 Efina 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony G3

 Efina G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Pentax Efina vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina comes with physical measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Efina and the G3.

Pentax Efina vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and G3 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and G3.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax Efina to give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Efina will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax Efina vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography highlights
Sony G3 Portrait photography highlights
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Efina
Street photography with Sony G3
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average (91g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography factors
Sony G3 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average (91 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography info
Sony G3 Landscape photography info
38
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging info
Sony G3 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average (91g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Pentax Efina vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Sony G3
 Pentax EfinaSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Efina Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-03 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 20cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 91g (0.20 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $10 $200