Canon SX40 HS vs Pentax XG-1

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX40 HS vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 3 years before the XG-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX40 HS matches up vs the XG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Pentax XG-1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX40 HS vs the XG-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and XG-1 is 64 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and XG-1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.