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Pentax Efina vs Sony HX350

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Pentax Efina vs Sony HX350 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Pentax Efina vs Sony HX350 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Pentax Efina versus Sony HX350, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Efina was revealed 4 years prior to the HX350 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Efina grades against the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony HX350

 Efina HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Pentax Efina

 HX350 Efina 
LaunchedDecember 2016June 2013Newer by 43 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony HX350

 Efina HX350 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Pentax Efina vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax Efina comes with physical measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Efina vs the HX350.

Pentax Efina vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and HX350 is 97 and 62 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and HX350.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to give extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Efina is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax Efina vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography information
Sony HX350 Portrait photography information
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography highlights
Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors in class (91g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography details
Sony HX350 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography advice
Sony HX350 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (652g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
Landscape photography with Sony HX350
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax Efina
Vlogging with Sony HX350
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (652 grams)
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Pentax Efina vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Sony HX350
 Pentax EfinaSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Efina Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-03 2016-12-20
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 20cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 91 grams (0.20 lbs) 652 grams (1.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $10 -