Pentax Efina vs Sony HX400V

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax Efina vs Sony HX400V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Efina was revealed 8 months prior to the HX400V which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Efina grades against the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Efina & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax Efina features external measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Efina and the HX400V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and HX400V is 97 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and HX400V.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX400V to offer you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Efina is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.