Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung DV150F
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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Here is a extended review of the Pentax RS1500 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the RS1500 grades vs the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Samsung DV150F
| RS1500 | DV150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Pentax RS1500
| DV150F | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | March 2011 | Fresher by 22 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax RS1500 and Samsung DV150F
| RS1500 | DV150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RS1500 provides outer measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Pentax RS1500 and Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the RS1500 versus the DV150F.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RS1500 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.
Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the RS1500 and DV150F.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung DV150F to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older RS1500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
| Pentax Optio RS1500 | Samsung DV150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax Optio RS1500 | Samsung DV150F |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-03-16 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 157 gr (0.35 lb) | 116 gr (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 260 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $150 | $150 |