Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD750 and Pentax Optio RS1500

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD750 and Pentax Optio RS1500 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SD750 ×
Pentax Optio RS1500 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SD750Pentax Optio RS1500
BrandCanonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberSD750RS1500
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9291
Width (mm)2023
Height (mm)5756
Weight (g)130128
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.114
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.881.44
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.6-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens (6 elements in 5 groups, 2 aspherical UA elements)Pentax Zoom; 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspheric
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0028.00 - 110.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.360.17 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3040
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 508 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 6.7
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9- or 1-point Contrast Detect with Face DetectContrast Detection; 3-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AF
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto: 100-800, Digital SR 100-6400 (ISO 3200-6400 at 5M) Manual: 100-6400 (ISO 3200-6400 at 5M)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 151/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot Metering (frame is fixed to the center)TTL Multi-segment
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoors, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, and UnderwaterPortrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Movie, Landscape, Blue Sky, Sunset, Flower, Sport, Pet
Self timer (s)
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto w/ slow synchro
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash on w/ slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6-11 ft./50cm - 3.5m (W), 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm - 2.0m (T)Auto ISO: 16ft (wide), 8.5ft (tele)
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-21
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • optional k-ac119 ac adapter kit
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.52-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.6-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.47-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.7-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.08-
Startup time (s)0.8-
Play -> record time (s)2.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)8.9-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)210-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-4LProprietary D-LI108
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-4L lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI108 lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • drivers
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex / imagebrowser
  • software cd-rom s-sw116 with mediaimpression 3.0 for pentax (windows) / mediaimpression 2.1 for pentax (mac)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Very closely related to RS1000. Only differences are clip-on (screwless) face plates rather than screw-on kind



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