Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax RS1500

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon N Facebook ready versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was released 2 years after the RS1500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the N Facebook ready grades against the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready & Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon N Facebook ready offers outer dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the N Facebook ready versus the RS1500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the N Facebook ready and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N Facebook ready and RS1500.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax RS1500 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern N Facebook ready is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.