Pentax Efina vs Sony QX30

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Pentax Efina and Sony QX30, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Efina was brought out 15 months earlier than the QX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Efina scores versus the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax Efina Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax Efina has got external dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Pentax Efina and Sony QX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Efina compared to the QX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and QX30 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and QX30.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony QX30 to provide you with more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Efina will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.