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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Pentax RS1500
(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
  • Announced March 2011
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Released September 2011
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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Pentax RS1500 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the MV800 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the RS1500 scores versus the MV800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Samsung MV800

 RS1500 MV800 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Pentax RS1500

 MV800 RS1500 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax RS1500 and Samsung MV800

 RS1500 MV800 
ReleasedMarch 2011September 2011Same age
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax RS1500 comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the RS1500 vs the MV800.

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the RS1500 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RS1500 and MV800.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung MV800 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax RS1500
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax RS1500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others (121 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Sports photography details
Samsung MV800 Sports photography details
37
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RS1500 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others (121g)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RS1500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax RS1500
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RS1500 and Samsung MV800
 Pentax Optio RS1500Samsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio RS1500 Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-03-16 2011-09-01
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157g (0.35 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots One One
Retail price $150 $499