Sony W310 with Pentax Efina Comparison

Sony W310 and Pentax Efina Main Features

  • January, 2010
  • June, 2013
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 28-112 mm (4x) F3.0-5.8 Zoom Lens
  • 26-130 mm (5x) F3.5-6.3 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • 80 - 1600 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • -
  • 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 95 x 55 x 19 mm, 137g.
  • 87 x 54 x 21 mm, 91g.
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Sony W310 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
28
Value for money score
50
Portability score
98
Overall score
31

Pentax Efina Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
25
Value for money score
49
Portability score
99
Overall score
30

Pentax Efina with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Overview


Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 with Pentax Efina. These models are included in the Ultracompact cameras. Sony W310 was released in 2010, and Pentax Efina in 2013. Efina is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-W310 3 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-W310 is greater than that of Efina. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Cyber-shot DSC-W310), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Sony W310, the maximum ISO is greater by 1600. Cyber-shot DSC-W310 has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), Efina doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 has n/a fps continuous shooting.

General Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Efina
Brand Sony Pentax
Model Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Efina
Announced January, 2010 June, 2013
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 20
Screen
Screen Size 2" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/1 sec 1/0.125 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/1400 sec
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps n/a fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.00 4.10
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 14 MP
Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max Native ISO 3200 1600
Min Native ISO 100 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 640 x 480 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 200 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-BN1 D-LI109
Physical
Weight 137 g 91 g
Physical Dimensions 95 x 55 x 19 mm 87 x 54 x 21 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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