Pentax Efina vs Sony WX80

Following is a in depth analysis of the Pentax Efina vs Sony WX80, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Efina was unveiled 5 months after the WX80 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Efina grades versus the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Efina and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are available at Pentax Efina Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax Efina has got exterior dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Efina versus the WX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and WX80 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Efina and WX80.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX80 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.