Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung EX2F
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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced March 2011
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Introduced December 2012
Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung EX2F Overview
Let's look closer at the Pentax RS1500 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly close but the RS1500 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe RS1500 was launched 21 months prior to the EX2F making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the RS1500 scores versus the EX2F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RS1500 & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are available at Pentax RS1500 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Samsung EX2F
RS1500 | EX2F | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Pentax RS1500
EX2F | RS1500 | |||
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Introduced | December 2012 | March 2011 | More modern by 21 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Pentax RS1500 and Samsung EX2F
RS1500 | EX2F | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax RS1500 features outer measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Check the Pentax RS1500 versus Samsung EX2F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the RS1500 versus the EX2F.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the RS1500 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.
Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RS1500 and EX2F.
Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RS1500 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax RS1500 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged RS1500 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Pentax Optio RS1500 | Samsung EX2F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio RS1500 | Samsung EX2F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-03-16 | 2012-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/1.4-2.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 157g (0.35 lbs) | 294g (0.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 48 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 209 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $150 | $478 |