Canon N vs Pentax RS1500
93 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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Canon N vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Released January 2013
(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
- Announced March 2011

Canon N vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Canon N and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The N was unveiled 23 months later than the RS1500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the N scores versus the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon N vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N & Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Pentax RS1500
N | RS1500 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | March 2011 | Fresher by 23 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Canon N
RS1500 | N | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon N and Pentax RS1500
N | RS1500 |
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Canon N vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon N enjoys outer dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Canon N and Pentax RS1500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the N against the RS1500.

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

Canon N vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and RS1500.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax RS1500 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger N will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon N vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2011-03-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G touch | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lbs) | 157 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 260 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $299 | $150 |