Pentax Efina vs Sony W530

Its time to look closer at the Pentax Efina versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Efina was announced 2 years after the W530 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Efina scores against the W530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Efina and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax Efina enjoys physical measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Pentax Efina versus Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Efina vs the W530.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and W530 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and W530.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger Efina should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.