Canon A1400 vs Pentax RS1500
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Canon A1400 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1400 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Pentax RS1500
A1400 | RS1500 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | March 2011 | More modern by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Canon A1400
RS1500 | A1400 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Pentax RS1500
A1400 | RS1500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check the Canon A1400 and Pentax RS1500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A1400 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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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 |