Pentax Efina vs Sony W320

On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax Efina vs Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Efina was announced 3 years after the W320 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Efina grades against the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Efina & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax Efina features external 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 W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Pentax Efina vs Sony W320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Efina versus the W320.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and W320 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Efina and W320.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Efina is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.