Pentax Efina vs Sony W370
97 Imaging
38 Features
26 Overall
33


94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
31
Pentax Efina vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax Efina vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Efina & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony W370
Efina | W370 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Pentax Efina
W370 | Efina | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony W370
Efina | W370 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Contrast the Pentax Efina vs Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Pentax Efina vs Sony W370 Specifications
Pentax Efina | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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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 |