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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SX410 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX410 IS versus Pentax RS1500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and RS1500 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was introduced 3 years after the RS1500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX410 IS matches up vs the RS1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Pentax RS1500

 SX410 IS RS1500 
LaunchedFebruary 2015March 2011Newer by 48 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Canon SX410 IS

 RS1500 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Pentax RS1500

 SX410 IS RS1500 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Canon SX410 IS versus Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX410 IS versus the RS1500.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and RS1500 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and RS1500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX410 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax RS1500
47
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography details
Pentax RS1500 Street photography details
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography information
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography information
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (185 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography highlights
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography highlights
61
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (185 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
environment sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography features
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (185 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Pentax RS1500
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISPentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 185 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $199 $150