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Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
30 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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 A3300 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was introduced 2 months before the RS1500 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the A3300 IS grades against the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Pentax RS1500

		

		

			
 A3300 IS RS1500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Canon A3300 IS

		

		

			
 RS1500 A3300 IS 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Pentax RS1500

		

		

			
 A3300 IS RS1500 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS features external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A3300 IS against the RS1500.
Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and RS1500.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively.
	
			Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography factors
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 MP count decent (16MP)
 features face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 focusing manually
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Street photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Street photography advice
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
54
 weather sealing
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Sports photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography highlights
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Travel photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography advice
65
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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 weather sealing
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography info
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography info
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
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 focusing manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Vlogging information
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging information
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic support
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic jack
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Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Pentax RS1500
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 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 display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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 (24 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 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 230 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $150