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Canon A1300 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Canon A1300 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Canon A1300 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon A1300 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released 11 months after the RS1500 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A1300 grades vs the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Pentax RS1500

 A1300 RS1500 
IntroducedFebruary 2012March 2011Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Canon A1300

 RS1500 A1300 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Pentax RS1500

 A1300 RS1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon A1300 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1300 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1300 vs Pentax RS1500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A1300 versus the RS1500.

Canon A1300 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and RS1500.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A1300 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A1300 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography details
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography details
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1300
Street photography with Pentax RS1500
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1300
Sports photography with Pentax RS1500
33
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography advice
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography details
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography details
33
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging factors
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A1300 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Pentax RS1500
 Canon PowerShot A1300Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $119 $150