Pentax Efina vs Sony G3
97 Imaging
38 Features
26 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Pentax Efina vs Sony G3 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
- Revealed June 2013
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Pentax Efina vs Sony G3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Efina & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax Efina Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony G3
Efina | G3 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 54 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Pentax Efina
G3 | Efina | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony G3
Efina | G3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Pentax Efina and Sony G3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and G3 is 97 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Pentax Efina vs Sony G3 Specifications
Pentax Efina | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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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 |