Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Pentax W90 and Canon SX40 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Pentax W90 has external dimensions of 108 x 59 x 25 mm (4.25 x 2.32 x 0.98″) and weighs 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX40 HS has external dimensions of 123 x 92 x 108 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 4.25″) and weighs 600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Pentax W90 and the Canon SX40 HS. Pentax W90 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 15mm narrower, 33mm shorter and 83mm thinner than Canon SX40 HS.
Comparison image of the Pentax W90 and the Canon SX40 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Pentax W90 and Canon SX40 HS.
Comparison image of the Pentax W90 and the Canon SX40 HS Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Pentax W90 and Canon SX40 HS.
Top View Comparison image of the Pentax W90 and the Canon SX40 HS Size
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Pentax W90 is significantly lighter (436g ) than the Canon SX40 HS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the W90, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the SX40 HS.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Pentax W90 and Canon SX40 HS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 2.70 inches.
On the other hand, Canon SX40 HS sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Pentax W90's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to SX40 HS.
