Canon 1D C vs Pentax RS1500

Let's take a closer look at the Canon 1D C vs Pentax RS1500, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and RS1500 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The 1D C was launched 14 months after the RS1500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 1D C scores vs the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D C & Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 1D C Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 1D C offers outside measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") having a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1D C compared to the RS1500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1D C and RS1500 is 50 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D C and RS1500.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D C due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 1D C will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 1D C provides an advantage in sensor tech.