Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung ST150F
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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung ST150F 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
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Released January 2013
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Below, we will be matching up the Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe RS1500 was manufactured 22 months before the ST150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the RS1500 grades against the ST150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RS1500 & Samsung ST150F. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax RS1500 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Samsung ST150F
| RS1500 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Pentax RS1500
| ST150F | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | March 2011 | More recent by 22 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax RS1500 and Samsung ST150F
| RS1500 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax RS1500 has outer dimensions 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 ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the RS1500 versus the ST150F.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RS1500 and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.
Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RS1500 and ST150F.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST150F to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older RS1500 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Pentax RS1500 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
| Pentax Optio RS1500 | Samsung ST150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax Optio RS1500 | Samsung ST150F |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-03-16 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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, 15fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $150 | $300 |