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Canon N100 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Canon N100 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 N100 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon N100 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and RS1500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The N100 was introduced 2 years after the RS1500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the N100 grades vs the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Pentax RS1500

 N100 RS1500 
ReleasedJanuary 2014March 2011More modern by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Canon N100

 RS1500 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Pentax RS1500

 N100 RS1500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon N100 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon N100 and Pentax RS1500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the N100 and the RS1500.

Canon N100 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and RS1500 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and RS1500.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The N100 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax RS1500 will show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer N100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
35
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography details
Pentax RS1500 Street photography details
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (289 grams)
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography details
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography factors
65
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (289g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
67
weather proof
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging information
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
does have external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than average (289 grams)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Canon N100 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Pentax RS1500
 Canon PowerShot N100Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Pentax Optio RS1500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 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 330 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-12L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $349 $150