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Pentax Efina vs Sony WX350

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Pentax Efina vs Sony WX350 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Pentax Efina vs Sony WX350 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax Efina and Sony WX350, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Efina was released 8 months prior to the WX350 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Efina scores versus the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony WX350

 Efina WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax Efina

 WX350 Efina 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2013Newer by 8 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony WX350

 Efina WX350 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Pentax Efina vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax Efina offers 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) while the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Pentax Efina and Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Efina compared to the WX350.

Pentax Efina vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Efina and WX350 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Efina and WX350.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Efina is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax Efina vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography features
Sony WX350 Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others (91g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography factors
Sony WX350 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others (91g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
38
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
good battery pack (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (91g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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Pentax Efina vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Sony WX350
 Pentax EfinaSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Efina Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-03 2014-02-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 20cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 91 gr (0.20 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 470 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $10 $270