Pentax Efina vs Sony WX220

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax Efina versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Efina was brought out 8 months before the WX220 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Efina scores vs the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Pentax Efina offers physical dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Efina vs the WX220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and WX220 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and WX220.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX220 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Efina will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.