Canon 40D vs Pentax K-S1
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Canon 40D vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Revealed August 2014
- Replacement is Pentax K-S2
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In this article, we will be comparing the Canon 40D and Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and K-S1 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 40D was released 7 years earlier than the K-S1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 40D matches up against the K-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Pentax K-S1
| 40D | K-S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Canon 40D
| K-S1 | 40D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2014 |  | October 2007 | Fresher by 83 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 40D and Pentax K-S1
| 40D | K-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Canon 40D vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 40D enjoys outside dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has sizing of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 40D and the K-S1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 40D and K-S1 is 57 and 69 respectively.
Canon 40D vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 40D and K-S1.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax K-S1 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older 40D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon 40D vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
| Canon EOS 40D | Pentax K-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon EOS 40D | Pentax K-S1 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2007-10-24 | 2014-08-27 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Prime MII |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Total lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.5fps | 5.4fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 822 grams (1.81 pounds) | 558 grams (1.23 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 64 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 703 | 1061 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 800 pictures | 410 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $1,099 | $339 |