Canon SX40 HS vs Pentax K100D S

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX40 HS versus Pentax K100D S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The SX40 HS was revealed 4 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX40 HS scores against the K100D S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Pentax K100D Super. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS has got external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the K100D S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and K100D S is 64 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and K100D S.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX40 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX40 HS will provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX40 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.