Pentax RS1500 vs Sony RX100

The following is a extensive review of the Pentax RS1500 vs Sony RX100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the RS1500 (14MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the RS1500 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The RS1500 was unveiled 17 months before the RX100 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the RS1500 matches up vs the RX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RS1500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax RS1500 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax RS1500 comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Pentax RS1500 vs Sony RX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the RS1500 and the RX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the RS1500 and RX100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the RS1500 and RX100.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RS1500 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 will offer more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged RS1500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.