Pentax Efina vs Sony HX30V

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Pentax Efina versus Sony HX30V, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Efina was released 16 months later than the HX30V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Efina matches up vs the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Efina & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax Efina has got 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) and the Sony HX30V has sizing 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 versus Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Efina compared to the HX30V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and HX30V is 97 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and HX30V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX30V to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Efina provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.