Pentax RS1500 vs Sony HX200V

Below is a extended overview of the Pentax RS1500 versus Sony HX200V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the RS1500 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was introduced 14 months before the HX200V which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the RS1500 matches up against the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RS1500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax RS1500 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax RS1500 features outside measurements 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 Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Pentax RS1500 versus Sony HX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the RS1500 versus the HX200V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RS1500 and HX200V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RS1500 and HX200V.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX200V to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older RS1500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.