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Pentax Efina vs Sony H50

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Pentax Efina vs Sony H50 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Released January 2009
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Pentax Efina vs Sony H50 Overview

Lets look closer at the Pentax Efina vs Sony H50, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Efina was introduced 4 years after the H50 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Efina matches up vs the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony H50

 Efina H50 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 54 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Pentax Efina

 H50 Efina 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony H50

 Efina H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax Efina vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax Efina features outer dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Efina vs Sony H50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Efina versus the H50.

Pentax Efina vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and H50 is 97 and 69 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Efina and H50.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax Efina to provide greater detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Efina will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Pentax Efina vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography advice
Sony H50 Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography advice
Sony H50 Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax Efina
Travel photography with Sony H50
69
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
44
has built in flash
great zoom (465mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (547g)
low megapixels (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography features
Sony H50 Landscape photography features
38
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
34
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging highlights
Sony H50 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (547g)
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Pentax Efina vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Sony H50
 Pentax EfinaSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Efina Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-03 2009-01-15
Body design 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 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 20cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 9.10 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 91 grams (0.20 lb) 547 grams (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $10 $80