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Pentax Efina vs Sony W830

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Pentax Efina vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Pentax Efina
(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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Pentax Efina vs Sony W830 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Pentax Efina vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Efina was revealed 7 months before the W830 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Efina scores vs the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony W830

 Efina W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Pentax Efina

 W830 Efina 
RevealedJanuary 2014June 2013More recent by 7 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony W830

 Efina W830 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Pentax Efina vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina offers external measurements 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 W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Efina against the W830.

Pentax Efina vs Sony W830 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and W830 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and W830.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W830 to render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Efina will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax Efina vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography information
Sony W830 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average (91g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography advice
Sony W830 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
Sony W830 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (91 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
Landscape photography with Sony W830
38
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging info
Sony W830 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average (91g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Pentax Efina vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Sony W830
 Pentax EfinaSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Efina Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-06-03 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 20cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 - H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 91 grams (0.20 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $10 $128