Pentax RS1500 vs Sony A350

Here is a in depth review of the Pentax RS1500 vs Sony A350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the RS1500 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The RS1500 was brought out 2 years later than the A350 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the RS1500 grades versus the A350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RS1500 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax RS1500 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax RS1500 provides outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the RS1500 vs the A350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RS1500 and A350 is 93 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RS1500 and A350.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The RS1500 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The fresher RS1500 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.