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Canon A1400 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Canon A1400 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(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
  • Revealed June 2013
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
  • Revealed March 2011
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Canon A1400 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon A1400 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was revealed 2 years after the RS1500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A1400 grades against the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Pentax RS1500

 A1400 RS1500 
RevealedJune 2013March 2011More modern by 28 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Canon A1400

 RS1500 A1400 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Pentax RS1500

 A1400 RS1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon A1400 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1400 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with 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") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A1400 vs the RS1500.

Canon A1400 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and RS1500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon A1400 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer A1400 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1400
Street photography with Pentax RS1500
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography features
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography features
32
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
37
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography factors
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography info
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging factors
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A1400 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Pentax RS1500
 Canon PowerShot A1400Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-03-16
Physical type 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
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 Overall 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 150 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $109 $150