Pentax Efina vs Sony TX1

In this write-up, we are comparing the Pentax Efina versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the Efina (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Efina was announced 3 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Efina scores vs the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Efina & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina offers 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) while the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Efina vs the TX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Efina and TX1 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and TX1.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Efina with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax Efina will offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Efina should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.