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Canon N vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Canon N vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Canon N
(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
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
  • Announced March 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Pentax RS1500

 N RS1500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013March 2011Fresher by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Canon N

 RS1500 N 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon N and Pentax RS1500

 N RS1500 

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).

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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.

Canon N vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

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

Canon N vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N as a Street photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Street photography camera
65
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography features
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
61
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (200 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
environment proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography features
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography features
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging information
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging information
72
quite wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon N vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Pentax RS1500
 Canon PowerShot NPentax Optio RS1500
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