Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax RS1500
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Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2009
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
(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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Let's look more in depth at the Canon SD940 IS and Pentax RS1500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SD940 IS was introduced 19 months prior to the RS1500 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SD940 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD940 IS matches up against the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Pentax RS1500
| SD940 IS | RS1500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Canon SD940 IS
| RS1500 | SD940 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2011 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Pentax RS1500
| SD940 IS | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD940 IS features physical measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has measurements 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 SD940 IS and Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD940 IS compared to the RS1500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and RS1500 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and RS1500.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax RS1500 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SD940 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
| Also called | Digital IXUS 120 IS | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-08-19 | 2011-03-16 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| 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 | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 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 | 120 gr (0.26 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-4L | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $299 | $150 |
