Pentax Efina vs Sony TX100V
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Pentax Efina vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax Efina vs Sony TX100V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Efina and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony TX100V
Efina | TX100V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Pentax Efina
TX100V | Efina | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax Efina vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Pentax Efina | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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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 |