Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax RS1500
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Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(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
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2011
(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
- Introduced March 2011
Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX220 HS versus Pentax RS1500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe SX220 HS was manufactured around the same time to the RS1500 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Pentax Optio RS1500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Pentax RS1500
SX220 HS | RS1500 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Canon SX220 HS
RS1500 | SX220 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Pentax RS1500
SX220 HS | RS1500 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | March 2011 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Pentax RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Canon SX220 HS versus Pentax RS1500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX220 HS versus the RS1500.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and RS1500 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and RS1500.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax RS1500 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon SX220 HS | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-02-07 | 2011-03-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 157 grams (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 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 | 210 shots | 260 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $399 | $150 |