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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon SD940 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon SD940 IS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 220 HS
Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon SD940 IS Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon SD940 IS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the SD940 IS (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was launched 18 months later than the SD940 IS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up versus the SD940 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Canon SD940 IS

 ELPH 300 HS SD940 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 SD940 IS ELPH 300 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon SD940 IS

 ELPH 300 HS SD940 IS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon SD940 IS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS provides physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon SD940 IS has dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon SD940 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 300 HS against the SD940 IS.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon SD940 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and SD940 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon SD940 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon SD940 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and SD940 IS.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 300 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon SD940 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon SD940 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon SD940 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography details
Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography details
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supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Street photography camera
Canon SD940 IS as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography information
Canon SD940 IS Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography details
Canon SD940 IS Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography info
Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography info
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging info
Canon SD940 IS Vlogging info
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon SD940 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon SD940 IS
 Canon ELPH 300 HSCanon PowerShot SD940 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon ELPH 300 HS Canon PowerShot SD940 IS
Other name IXUS 220 HS Digital IXUS 120 IS
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-07 2009-08-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lbs) 120 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" 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 220 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $299