Pentax Efina vs Sony W550

Here, we are matching up the Pentax Efina and Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Efina was launched 23 months later than the W550 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Efina matches up against the W550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Efina & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax Efina enjoys outer measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax Efina and Sony W550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Efina versus the W550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Efina and W550 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Efina and W550.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent Efina provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.