Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax RS1500

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and RS1500 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 19 months earlier than the RS1500 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the RS1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS has external dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the RS1500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and RS1500 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and RS1500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax RS1500 will offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.