Pentax Efina vs Sony W570

Below is a extensive review of the Pentax Efina versus Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Efina was unveiled 2 years later than the W570 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Efina scores versus the W570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Efina & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax Efina has external dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Efina vs the W570.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and W570 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and W570.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W570 to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Efina should have an advantage in sensor innovation.