Pentax Efina vs Sony H90

Let's look more closely at the Pentax Efina and Sony H90, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Efina was unveiled 16 months later than the H90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Efina scores against the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina comes with outside measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Efina and Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Efina compared to the H90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and H90 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and H90.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H90 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Efina should have a benefit in sensor innovation.