Pentax Efina vs Sony H20
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Pentax Efina vs Sony H20 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Pentax Efina vs Sony H20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Efina & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax Efina Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony H20
Efina | H20 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | May 2009 | More recent by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Pentax Efina
H20 | Efina | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony H20
Efina | H20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and H20 is 97 and 87 respectively.
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.
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Pentax Efina vs Sony H20 Specifications
Pentax Efina | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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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 |