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Pentax Efina vs Sony TX100V

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Pentax Efina vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Pentax Efina vs Sony TX100V Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax Efina versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Efina was brought out 2 years after the TX100V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the Efina scores versus the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony TX100V

 Efina TX100V 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Pentax Efina

 TX100V Efina 
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony TX100V

 Efina TX100V 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Pentax Efina vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax Efina provides exterior 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 TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Pentax Efina versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Efina against the TX100V.

Pentax Efina vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and TX100V is 97 and 95 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Efina and TX100V.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX100V to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Efina provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax Efina vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax Efina
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
35
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography information
Sony TX100V Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
38
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging information
Sony TX100V Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (147g)
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Pentax Efina vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Sony TX100V
 Pentax EfinaSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Efina Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-03 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 20cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 91 grams (0.20 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $10 $380