Pentax RS1500 vs Sony A37

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax RS1500 versus Sony A37, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is fairly similar but the RS1500 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The RS1500 was brought out 14 months prior to the A37 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the RS1500 grades versus the A37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RS1500 and Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax RS1500 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax RS1500 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Pentax RS1500 versus Sony A37 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the RS1500 and the A37.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the RS1500 and A37 is 93 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the RS1500 and A37.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RS1500 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A37 will offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older RS1500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.