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Canon SX230 HS vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX210 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX240 HS
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
  • Launched March 2011
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Canon SX230 HS vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX230 HS vs Pentax RS1500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX230 HS was brought out 5 months later than the RS1500 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Pentax RS1500

          

          

            
 SX230 HS RS1500 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Canon SX230 HS

          

          

            
 RS1500 SX230 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Pentax RS1500

          

          

            
 SX230 HS RS1500 
LaunchedJuly 2011March 2011Same age
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX230 HS vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Canon SX230 HS vs Pentax RS1500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the RS1500.
Canon SX230 HS vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and RS1500 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX230 HS vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and RS1500.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax RS1500 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

            Canon SX230 HS vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX230 HS vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX230 HS vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography advice
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 has manual focus
 supports face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Street photography details
Pentax RS1500 Street photography details
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (223 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 environment sealing
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax RS1500 as a Sports photography camera
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 amazing zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (210 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Travel photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography advice
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 lighter than competition (223g)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long reach (392mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low battery pack (210 shots)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 environment sealing
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography advice
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 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 low battery pack (210 shots)
 lack of Timelapse function
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 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX230 HS
Vlogging with Pentax RS1500
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (223g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone port
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Pentax RS1500
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSPentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Pentax Optio RS1500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
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 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
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 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 210 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $150