Canon A2200 vs Pentax RS1500
95 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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Canon A2200 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2011
(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
- Released March 2011

Canon A2200 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Canon A2200 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2200 was announced 2 months earlier than the RS1500 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A2200 grades vs the RS1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2200 vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Pentax RS1500
A2200 | RS1500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Canon A2200
RS1500 | A2200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Pentax RS1500
A2200 | RS1500 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | March 2011 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2200 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2200 and Pentax RS1500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A2200 versus the RS1500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and RS1500.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you really should take the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A2200 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2200 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2011-03-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 shots | 260 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $139 | $150 |