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Pentax Efina vs Sony T900

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Pentax Efina vs Sony T900 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
  • Released June 2013
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Pentax Efina vs Sony T900 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax Efina versus Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Efina was announced 4 years after the T900 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Efina scores versus the T900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony T900

 Efina T900 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2009More modern by 53 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Pentax Efina

 T900 Efina 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony T900

 Efina T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Pentax Efina vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina features external measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Pentax Efina versus Sony T900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Efina vs the T900.

Pentax Efina vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and T900 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and T900.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax Efina to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Efina will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax Efina vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography advice
Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Efina
Street photography with Sony T900
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography features
Sony T900 Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax Efina
Travel photography with Sony T900
69
lighter than competition (91 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography advice
Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
38
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
you can focus manually
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging details
Sony T900 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (91g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
28
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Pentax Efina vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Sony T900
 Pentax EfinaSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Efina Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-06-03 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 20cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 91g (0.20 pounds) 143g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $10 $300