Pentax Efina vs Sony HX200V

Below, we will be comparing the Pentax Efina and Sony HX200V, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Efina was unveiled 13 months after the HX200V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Efina grades vs the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax Efina enjoys outer 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 HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Efina versus the HX200V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and HX200V is 97 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and HX200V.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX200V to resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Efina is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.