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Pentax Efina vs Sony W310

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Pentax Efina vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Pentax Efina vs Sony W310 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Pentax Efina and Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Efina was launched 3 years after the W310 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Efina scores against the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony W310

 Efina W310 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Pentax Efina

 W310 Efina 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony W310

 Efina W310 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Pentax Efina vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina comes with outside dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Efina versus the W310.

Pentax Efina vs Sony W310 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and W310 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and W310.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax Efina to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Efina provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax Efina vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography highlights
Sony W310 Portrait photography highlights
34
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography factors
Sony W310 Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax Efina
Sports photography with Sony W310
35
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (91g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
Landscape photography with Sony W310
38
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging details
Sony W310 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (91g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Pentax Efina vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Sony W310
 Pentax EfinaSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Efina Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-03 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 20cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 91 grams (0.20 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $10 $150