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Canon S200 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Canon S200 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Launched February 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
  • Launched March 2011
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Canon S200 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon S200 vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and RS1500 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was announced 2 years later than the RS1500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S200 scores vs the RS1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Pentax RS1500

 S200 RS1500 
LaunchedFebruary 2014March 2011Fresher by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Canon S200

 RS1500 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Pentax RS1500

 S200 RS1500 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon S200 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon S200 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S200 and the RS1500.

Canon S200 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and RS1500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and RS1500.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax RS1500 will render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger S200 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon S200 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography details
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography details
34
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography features
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography features
31
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Travel photography camera
64
features focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
67
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S200
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
40
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S200
Vlogging with Pentax RS1500
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon S200 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Pentax RS1500
 Canon PowerShot S200Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Pentax Optio RS1500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-21 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 181 grams (0.40 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $293 $150