- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 10.5 megapixels
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37.00mm - 111.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.0 megapixels
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28.00mm - 110.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Samsung NV40 advantages over Pentax RS1500
Pentax RS1500 advantages over Samsung NV40
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Less expensive
$150 vs
$329 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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More pixels
14.0
vs
10.5 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Wider angle lens
28 mm
vs
37 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Higher extended ISO
6400
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Samsung NV24 HD
Samsung
NV40
Samsung
NV24 HD
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HDMI out
-
Shoots 60p video
Pentax
RS1500
Samsung
NV24 HD
Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX35
Samsung
NV40
Panasonic
DMC-FX35
-
Wider angle lens
-
Longer exposure
Pentax
RS1500
Panasonic
DMC-FX35
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Less expensive
-
More pixels
-
Bigger pixels
-
Wider angle lens
Compared to Canon SD770 IS
Samsung
NV40
Canon
SD770 IS
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
Longer exposure
Pentax
RS1500
Canon
SD770 IS
-
Less expensive
-
More pixels
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Pentax RS1000
Samsung
NV40
Pentax
RS1000
-
Less expensive
-
More pixels
Pentax
RS1500
Pentax
RS1000
Compared to Nikon S4100
Pentax
RS1500
Nikon
S4100