Pentax Efina vs Sony H400

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax Efina versus Sony H400, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Efina was introduced 8 months prior to the H400 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Efina scores against the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax Efina has got external 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) while the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Pentax Efina versus Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Efina compared to the H400.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and H400 is 97 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and H400.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony H400 to offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Efina is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.