Pentax Efina vs Sony A99

Here, we are matching up the Pentax Efina vs Sony A99, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and A99 (24MP) and the Efina (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The Efina was introduced 6 months later than the A99 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Efina matches up versus the A99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Efina and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax Efina Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax Efina provides outside measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) and the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

See the Pentax Efina vs Sony A99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Efina versus the A99.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Efina and A99 is 97 and 57 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and A99.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Efina using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A99 will offer greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.