Pentax Efina vs Sony TX200V

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Efina and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

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.

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

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.