Pentax Efina vs Sony WX30
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Pentax Efina vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
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Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax Efina vs Sony WX30, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Efina was manufactured 23 months after the WX30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Efina grades against the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Efina & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony WX30
| Efina | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Pentax Efina
| WX30 | Efina | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony WX30
| Efina | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Pentax Efina vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina has physical dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Efina compared to the WX30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and WX30 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Pentax Efina vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Efina and WX30.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Efina will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax Efina vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Pentax Efina | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Efina | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-06-03 | 2011-07-25 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 20cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | QVGA TFT LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 91g (0.20 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 images | 250 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI109 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $10 | $259 |
