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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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
  • Introduced March 2011
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was revealed 13 months prior to the RS1500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD1300 IS grades against the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Pentax RS1500

 SD1300 IS RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 RS1500 SD1300 IS 
IntroducedMarch 2011February 2010Newer by 13 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax RS1500

 SD1300 IS RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS features outside dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the RS1500.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and RS1500.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax RS1500 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography advice
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography information
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
weather sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
Vlogging with Pentax RS1500
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax RS1500
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Pentax Optio RS1500
Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing - $150