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Pentax Efina vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Pentax Efina front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Pentax Efina vs Sony RX100 VII 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 RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Pentax Efina vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Pentax Efina vs Sony RX100 VII, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the Efina (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") feature different sensor size.

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The Efina was brought out 7 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Efina scores versus the RX100 VII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony RX100 VII

 Efina RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Pentax Efina

 RX100 VII Efina 
AnnouncedJuly 2019June 2013More modern by 74 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony RX100 VII

 Efina RX100 VII 

Pentax Efina vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax Efina has got outside dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Efina versus the RX100 VII.

Pentax Efina vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and RX100 VII is 97 and 88 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Efina and RX100 VII.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Efina featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will render more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Efina will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax Efina vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VII
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 VII Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average (91 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than competitors (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography details
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
low battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography features
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (91g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
77
lighter than competitors (302g)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
low battery life (260 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VII
38
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
65
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average (91g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
81
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
lighter than competitors (302g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Pentax Efina vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Sony RX100 VII
 Pentax EfinaSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Efina Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-03 2019-07-25
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 20cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 91g (0.20 pounds) 302g (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 418
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $10 $1,298