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Canon 160 vs Canon SD940 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon 160 vs Canon SD940 IS Key Specs

Canon 160
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also referred to as IXUS 160
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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
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Canon 160 vs Canon SD940 IS Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon 160 vs Canon SD940 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both created by Canon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and SD940 IS (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 160 was brought out 5 years after the SD940 IS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 160 matches up vs the SD940 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Canon SD940 IS

 160 SD940 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2009Newer by 66 months

Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Canon 160

 SD940 IS 160 

Common features in the Canon 160 and Canon SD940 IS

 160 SD940 IS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon 160 vs Canon SD940 IS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 160 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon SD940 IS has specifications of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 160 against the SD940 IS.

Canon 160 vs Canon SD940 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and SD940 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Canon SD940 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Canon SD940 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 160 and SD940 IS.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon 160 to provide extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 160 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 160 vs Canon SD940 IS sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Canon SD940 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Canon SD940 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography highlights
Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography factors
Canon SD940 IS Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography highlights
Canon SD940 IS Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 160
Travel photography with Canon SD940 IS
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography information
Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography information
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging information
Canon SD940 IS Vlogging information
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon 160 vs Canon SD940 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Canon SD940 IS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Canon PowerShot SD940 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Canon PowerShot SD940 IS
Also Known as IXUS 160 Digital IXUS 120 IS
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2009-08-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 127 gr (0.28 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $135 $299