Pentax RS1500 vs Sony WX350
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Pentax RS1500 vs Sony WX350 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony WX300
- Replacement is Sony WX500
Pentax RS1500 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Pentax RS1500 vs Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the RS1500 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe RS1500 was revealed 3 years prior to the WX350 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the RS1500 grades against the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax RS1500 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RS1500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are provided at Pentax RS1500 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Sony WX350
RS1500 | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax RS1500
WX350 | RS1500 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | March 2011 | More recent by 35 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax RS1500 and Sony WX350
RS1500 | WX350 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Pentax RS1500 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax RS1500 comes with outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Pentax RS1500 vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the RS1500 versus the WX350.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RS1500 and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Pentax RS1500 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the RS1500 and WX350.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX350 to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older RS1500 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Pentax RS1500 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Pentax Optio RS1500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Optio RS1500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-03-16 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 157 gr (0.35 lbs) | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | 470 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $150 | $270 |