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Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 A3000 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon A3000 IS versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was launched 14 months prior to the RS1500 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A3000 IS grades against the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Pentax RS1500

 A3000 IS RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Canon A3000 IS

 RS1500 A3000 IS 
ReleasedMarch 2011January 2010Fresher by 14 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Pentax RS1500

 A3000 IS RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has proportions 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 out the Canon A3000 IS versus Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A3000 IS vs the RS1500.

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and RS1500 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and RS1500.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax RS1500 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Pentax RS1500
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography features
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging factors
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Pentax RS1500
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Pentax Optio RS1500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $240 $150