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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Introduced March 2011
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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S3300 versus Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was introduced 11 months after the RS1500 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S3300 matches up vs the RS1500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Pentax RS1500

					

					

						
 S3300 RS1500 
IntroducedFebruary 2012March 2011Newer by 11 months
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Nikon S3300

					

					

						
 RS1500 S3300 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Pentax RS1500

					

					

						
 S3300 RS1500 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Nikon S3300 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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 Nikon S3300 versus Pentax RS1500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S3300 and the RS1500.
Nikon S3300 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and RS1500 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Nikon S3300 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and RS1500.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3300 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger S3300 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

						Nikon S3300 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Nikon S3300 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Nikon S3300 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography features
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography features
40
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
35
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Nikon S3300 Street photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Street photography factors
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (128g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
54
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S3300 Sports photography info
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography info
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
37
 resolution is good (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon S3300
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
66
 lighter than others (128 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
 environment sealing
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax RS1500 as a Landscape photography camera
41
 focusing manually
 rather wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 not so great battery life (180 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse function
40
 has manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon S3300
Vlogging with Pentax RS1500
33
 rather wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than others (128g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone support
25
 quite wide (28mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Pentax RS1500
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 180 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $99 $150