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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SD940 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SD940 IS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 115 HS
Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SD940 IS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon SD940 IS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the SD940 IS (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was introduced 18 months later than the SD940 IS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 100 HS scores versus the SD940 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Canon SD940 IS

 ELPH 100 HS SD940 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 SD940 IS ELPH 100 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon SD940 IS

 ELPH 100 HS SD940 IS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SD940 IS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Canon SD940 IS has proportions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon SD940 IS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the SD940 IS.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SD940 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and SD940 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SD940 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SD940 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 100 HS and SD940 IS.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images but you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 100 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SD940 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SD940 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SD940 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Portrait photography with Canon SD940 IS
26
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Street photography with Canon SD940 IS
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Sports photography with Canon SD940 IS
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Travel photography factors
Canon SD940 IS Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography advice
Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography advice
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging information
Canon SD940 IS Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SD940 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon SD940 IS
 Canon ELPH 100 HSCanon PowerShot SD940 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Canon PowerShot SD940 IS
Otherwise known as IXUS 115 HS Digital IXUS 120 IS
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-07 2009-08-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 120 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Card slots One One
Launch price $194 $299