Reasons to choose PowerShot A40
Released in 2002, PowerShot A40 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A40
vs Pentax EI-200
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
PowerShot A4021 mm²
EI-200- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A40 and EI-200 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot A40MetricEI-200
1.9 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.35 µmPixel pitch3.35 µm
11.22 µm²Pixel area11.22 µm²
8.91 MP/cm²Pixel density8.91 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
250 gWeight390 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompact Flash
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot A40 and EI-200 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot A40 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A40 and EI-200 have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot A40 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EI-200
Released in 2000, EI-200 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 390 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.