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Pentax Efina vs Sony HX400V

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
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Pentax Efina front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Pentax Efina vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
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Pentax Efina vs Sony HX400V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony HX400V

 Efina HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Pentax Efina

 HX400V Efina 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2013Newer by 8 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony HX400V

 Efina HX400V 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax Efina vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

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.

Pentax Efina vs Sony HX400V size comparison

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

Pentax Efina vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax Efina vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography information
Sony HX400V Street photography information
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image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography highlights
Sony HX400V Sports photography highlights
35
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography advice
Sony HX400V Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax Efina
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
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fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
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Pentax Efina vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Sony HX400V
 Pentax EfinaSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Efina Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-03 2014-02-12
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 20cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
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 WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 91g (0.20 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI109 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $10 $448