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Pentax Efina vs Sony W330

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Pentax Efina vs Sony W330 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 W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Pentax Efina vs Sony W330 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Pentax Efina vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Efina was unveiled 3 years after the W330 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Efina scores versus the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony W330

 Efina W330 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Pentax Efina

 W330 Efina 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony W330

 Efina W330 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax Efina vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax Efina features outside measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Efina vs the W330.

Pentax Efina vs Sony W330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and W330 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and W330.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer Efina should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax Efina vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography factors
Sony W330 Portrait photography factors
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography details
Sony W330 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography info
Sony W330 Landscape photography info
38
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging advice
Sony W330 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Pentax Efina vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Sony W330
 Pentax EfinaSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Efina Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-03 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 20cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 91g (0.20 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $10 $170