Pentax Efina vs Sony HX20V

Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax Efina vs Sony HX20V, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Efina was announced 11 months later than the HX20V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Efina grades versus the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Efina and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina enjoys outside dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax Efina vs Sony HX20V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Efina compared to the HX20V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and HX20V is 97 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and HX20V.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Efina should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.