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Pentax Efina vs Sony H20

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Pentax Efina vs Sony H20 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2009
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Pentax Efina vs Sony H20 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Pentax Efina and Sony H20, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Efina was manufactured 4 years later than the H20 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Efina scores vs the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony H20

 Efina H20 
IntroducedJune 2013May 2009More recent by 50 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Pentax Efina

 H20 Efina 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony H20

 Efina H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax Efina vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax Efina has outer measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Pentax Efina and Sony H20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Efina versus the H20.

Pentax Efina vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and H20 is 97 and 87 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and H20.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax Efina to give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger Efina should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Pentax Efina vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography information
Sony H20 Portrait photography information
34
good MP (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Efina
Street photography with Sony H20
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography information
Sony H20 Sports photography information
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (91 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
great zoom (380mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (250g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
Landscape photography with Sony H20
38
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging info
Sony H20 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (91g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Pentax Efina vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Sony H20
 Pentax EfinaSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Efina Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-03 2009-05-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 20cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 91g (0.20 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $10 $249