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Pentax Efina vs Sony TX200V

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Pentax Efina vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Launched June 2013
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Pentax Efina vs Sony TX200V Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax Efina and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Efina was launched 17 months later than the TX200V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Efina matches up against the TX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony TX200V

 Efina TX200V 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2012More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Pentax Efina

 TX200V Efina 
Screen size3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony TX200V

 Efina TX200V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Pentax Efina vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax Efina enjoys exterior 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 TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Efina compared to the TX200V.

Pentax Efina vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and TX200V is 97 and 96 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and TX200V.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony TX200V to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Efina is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax Efina vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX200V Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others in class (91g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography factors
Sony TX200V Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography factors
Sony TX200V Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others in class (91g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
features touch to focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
38
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
47
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others in class (91g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Pentax Efina vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Sony TX200V
 Pentax EfinaSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Efina Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-03 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 20cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 91 grams (0.20 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI109 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $10 $500