Pentax RS1500 vs Sony HX50V

Following is a extensive overview of the Pentax RS1500 and Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the RS1500 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was introduced 3 years earlier than the HX50V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the RS1500 grades against the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RS1500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Pentax RS1500 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax RS1500 offers external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the RS1500 compared to the HX50V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RS1500 and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RS1500 and HX50V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX50V to provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged RS1500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.