Pentax Efina vs Sony WX70
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Pentax Efina vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
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In this article, we are evaluating the Pentax Efina vs Sony WX70, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Efina was released 17 months later than the WX70 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Efina matches up against the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony WX70
| Efina | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Pentax Efina
| WX70 | Efina | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony WX70
| Efina | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Pentax Efina vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Pentax Efina offers external measurements 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 WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Efina vs the WX70.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and WX70 is 97 and 97 respectively.
Pentax Efina vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and WX70.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX70 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Efina will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax Efina vs Sony WX70 Specifications
| Pentax Efina | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Efina | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2013-06-03 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 20cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | QVGA TFT LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/8s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 91 grams (0.20 lb) | 114 grams (0.25 lb) |
| 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 Overall 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 shots | 240 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI109 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $10 | $242 |