Canon SX40 HS vs Pentax WG-10

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX40 HS versus Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 21 months prior to the WG-10 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX40 HS grades vs the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Pentax WG-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS features outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX40 HS versus Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX40 HS and the WG-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and WG-10 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and WG-10.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.