Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RS1500
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Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Revealed July 2014
(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

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RS1500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was launched 3 years after the RS1500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX400 IS grades versus the RS1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Pentax Optio RS1500. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Pentax RS1500
SX400 IS | RS1500 | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | ![]() | March 2011 | Newer by 42 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Canon SX400 IS
RS1500 | SX400 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Pentax RS1500
SX400 IS | RS1500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RS1500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS against the RS1500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and RS1500 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and RS1500.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-07-29 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 313 gr (0.69 lbs) | 157 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 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 | 190 pictures | 260 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11LH | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $229 | $150 |