Pentax RS1500 vs Sony HX20V

Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax RS1500 versus Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the RS1500 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was brought out 16 months prior to the HX20V which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the RS1500 scores vs the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RS1500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax RS1500 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax RS1500 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Pentax RS1500 versus Sony HX20V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the RS1500 and the HX20V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RS1500 and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RS1500 and HX20V.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX20V to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged RS1500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.