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Pentax Efina vs Sony T99

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Pentax Efina vs Sony T99 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 T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Pentax Efina vs Sony T99 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Pentax Efina and Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Efina was introduced 2 years later than the T99 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Efina scores vs the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony T99

 Efina T99 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2010More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Pentax Efina

 T99 Efina 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony T99

 Efina T99 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Pentax Efina vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax Efina comes with external 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) and the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Efina against the T99.

Pentax Efina vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Efina and T99 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Efina and T99.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger Efina should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Pentax Efina vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography info
Sony T99 Portrait photography info
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Efina
Street photography with Sony T99
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others in class (91 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography factors
Sony T99 Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (91g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging advice
Sony T99 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (91g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
31
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Pentax Efina vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Sony T99
 Pentax EfinaSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Efina Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-06-03 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 20cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 91 grams (0.20 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $10 $179