Pentax Efina vs Sony A33

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax Efina versus Sony A33, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively close but the Efina (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Efina was launched 2 years later than the A33 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Efina grades vs the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Efina & Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax Efina Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Efina offers external 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) and the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Efina versus Sony A33 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Efina versus the A33.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and A33 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Efina and A33.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Efina features the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The more modern Efina provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.