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Canon A2200 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Canon A2200 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(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
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
  • Released March 2011
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Pentax RS1500

 A2200 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Canon A2200

 RS1500 A2200 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Pentax RS1500

 A2200 RS1500 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A2200 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

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

Canon A2200 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2200
Portrait photography with Pentax RS1500
33
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography information
Pentax RS1500 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (135g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2200
Sports photography with Pentax RS1500
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (280 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography highlights
70
good battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
weather proofing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography factors
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging advice
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Canon A2200 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Pentax RS1500
 Canon PowerShot A2200Pentax Optio RS1500
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