Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RS1500
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Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
- Revealed February 2009
(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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The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon A2100 IS and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A2100 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the RS1500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A2100 IS grades against the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Pentax RS1500
| A2100 IS | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Canon A2100 IS
| RS1500 | A2100 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2011 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 25 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Pentax RS1500
| A2100 IS | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A2100 IS vs the RS1500.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and RS1500 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and RS1500.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax RS1500 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2011-03-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| 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 | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | 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 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) | 157 gr (0.35 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 | - | 260 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $220 | $150 |
