Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung NX300

In this article, we are evaluating the Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung NX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the RS1500 (14MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the RS1500 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The RS1500 was manufactured 3 years prior to the NX300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the RS1500 grades vs the NX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RS1500 & Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax RS1500 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax RS1500 has physical measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the RS1500 versus the NX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the RS1500 and NX300 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RS1500 and NX300.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RS1500 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX300 will show greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged RS1500 will be behind in sensor innovation.