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Pentax Efina vs Sony W370

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Pentax Efina vs Sony W370 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
  • Released June 2013
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Pentax Efina vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax Efina vs Sony W370, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Efina was announced 3 years later than the W370 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Efina grades versus the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony W370

 Efina W370 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 42 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Pentax Efina

 W370 Efina 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony W370

 Efina W370 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Pentax Efina vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax Efina has got external dimensions 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 W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Efina compared to the W370.

Pentax Efina vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Efina and W370 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and W370.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern Efina should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Pentax Efina vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography information
Sony W370 Portrait photography information
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax Efina
Street photography with Sony W370
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average in class (91g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography info
Sony W370 Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (91 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
38
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (91g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Pentax Efina vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Sony W370
 Pentax EfinaSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Efina Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-03 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 20cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 91g (0.20 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $10 $230