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Canon R6 vs Canon SD940 IS

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon R6 vs Canon SD940 IS Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released July 2020
  • Successor is Canon R6 II
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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
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Canon R6 vs Canon SD940 IS Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon R6 versus Canon SD940 IS, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Canon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and SD940 IS (12MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and SD940 IS (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The R6 was unveiled 11 years later than the SD940 IS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SD940 IS being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the R6 scores vs the SD940 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Canon SD940 IS

 R6 SD940 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2020August 2009More recent by 133 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Canon R6

 SD940 IS R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Canon SD940 IS

 R6 SD940 IS 

Canon R6 vs Canon SD940 IS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 enjoys outside dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Canon SD940 IS has measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Canon R6 versus Canon SD940 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the R6 compared to the SD940 IS.

Canon R6 vs Canon SD940 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and SD940 IS is 61 and 96 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Canon SD940 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Canon SD940 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 and SD940 IS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R6 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon R6 will deliver greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern R6 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon R6 vs Canon SD940 IS sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Canon SD940 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Canon SD940 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SD940 IS as a Portrait photography camera
84
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography information
Canon SD940 IS Street photography information
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (102,400)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography highlights
Canon SD940 IS Sports photography highlights
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (360 per charge)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography information
Canon SD940 IS Travel photography information
67
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (360 per charge)
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography advice
Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography advice
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
not so great battery (360 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging highlights
Canon SD940 IS Vlogging highlights
79
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon R6 vs Canon SD940 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Canon SD940 IS
 Canon EOS R6Canon PowerShot SD940 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS R6 Canon PowerShot SD940 IS
Also Known as - Digital IXUS 120 IS
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2020-07-09 2009-08-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 102400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 6072 9
Lens
Lens support Canon RF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 17 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6NH NB-4L
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Card slots 2 1
Price at release $2,499 $299