Pentax RS1500 vs Sony TX1
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30 Overall
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Pentax RS1500 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced March 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced August 2009
Photography Glossary Pentax RS1500 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Pentax RS1500 versus Sony TX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the RS1500 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the RS1500 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe RS1500 was released 20 months later than the TX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the RS1500 matches up versus the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio RS1500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax RS1500 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Sony TX1
| RS1500 | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2011 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 20 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Pentax RS1500
| TX1 | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax RS1500 and Sony TX1
| RS1500 | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Pentax RS1500 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax RS1500 enjoys physical 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 TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax RS1500 versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the RS1500 and the TX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RS1500 and TX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Pentax RS1500 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RS1500 and TX1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RS1500 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax RS1500 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer RS1500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax RS1500 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
| Pentax Optio RS1500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio RS1500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2011-03-16 | 2009-08-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 8cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 157g (0.35 lb) | 142g (0.31 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $150 | $350 |