Pentax Efina vs Sony HX7V

The following is a extended assessment of the Pentax Efina versus Sony HX7V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Efina was revealed 23 months after the HX7V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Efina grades versus the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Efina & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina has outside dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Pentax Efina versus Sony HX7V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Efina and the HX7V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and HX7V is 97 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Efina and HX7V.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX7V to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Efina will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.