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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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 A2400 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon A2400 IS and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was brought out 11 months later than the RS1500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Pentax RS1500

 A2400 IS RS1500 
RevealedFebruary 2012March 2011Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Canon A2400 IS

 RS1500 A2400 IS 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Pentax RS1500

 A2400 IS RS1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS comes with external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2400 IS and Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A2400 IS vs the RS1500.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and RS1500 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and RS1500.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A2400 IS to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A2400 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography details
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography details
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography features
Pentax RS1500 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (190 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (126g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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weather proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography advice
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging info
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging info
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Pentax RS1500
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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 126 gr (0.28 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 190 photos 260 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $149 $150