Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax RS1500
90 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
- Announced January 2013
- Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR
(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
- Released March 2011
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and Pentax RS1500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and RS1500 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe Fujifilm F900EXR was unveiled 23 months later than the RS1500 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up against the RS1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Pentax RS1500
Fujifilm F900EXR | RS1500 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | March 2011 | More recent by 23 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Fujifilm F900EXR
RS1500 | Fujifilm F900EXR | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Pentax RS1500
Fujifilm F900EXR | RS1500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F900EXR comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm F900EXR and Pentax RS1500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and the RS1500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and RS1500 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and RS1500.
Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F900EXR will give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F900EXR provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-30 | 2011-03-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR II | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 232g (0.51 lb) | 157g (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 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 | 260 photographs | 260 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50A | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $380 | $150 |