Pentax RS1500 vs Sony HX300

The following is a in depth comparison of the Pentax RS1500 versus Sony HX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the RS1500 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was released 23 months earlier than the HX300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the RS1500 grades versus the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RS1500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax RS1500 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RS1500 provides outside 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 Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

See the Pentax RS1500 versus Sony HX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the RS1500 versus the HX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RS1500 and HX300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RS1500 and HX300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX300 to render more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged RS1500 will be behind in sensor technology.