Pentax Efina vs Sony W510

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax Efina versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Efina was brought out 2 years after the W510 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Efina matches up against the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Efina and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Efina provides outside dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Efina versus Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Efina vs the W510.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Efina and W510 is 97 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and W510.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax Efina to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Efina provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.