Pentax Efina vs Sony A68

Below is a detailed overview of the Pentax Efina vs Sony A68, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and A68 (24MP) and the Efina (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Efina was introduced 3 years prior to the A68 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Efina grades vs the A68 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Efina & Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax Efina Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax Efina enjoys physical dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Efina compared to the A68.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and A68 is 97 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Efina and A68.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Efina having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A68 will provide you with more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older Efina will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.