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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Canon SD940 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Canon SD940 IS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2016
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 referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Canon SD940 IS Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Canon SD940 IS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and SD940 IS (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was launched 6 years after the SD940 IS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ELPH 190 IS grades vs the SD940 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Canon SD940 IS

 ELPH 190 IS SD940 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2016August 2009More modern by 78 months

Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 SD940 IS ELPH 190 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Canon SD940 IS

 ELPH 190 IS SD940 IS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Canon SD940 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 190 IS features external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon SD940 IS has proportions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 190 IS compared to the SD940 IS.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Canon SD940 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 190 IS and SD940 IS is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Canon SD940 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Canon SD940 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 190 IS and SD940 IS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon ELPH 190 IS to give more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 190 IS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Canon SD940 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Canon SD940 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Canon SD940 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SD940 IS as a Portrait photography camera
39
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography advice
Canon SD940 IS Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Sports photography with Canon SD940 IS
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD940 IS as a Travel photography camera
64
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (190 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (190 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Vlogging with Canon SD940 IS
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Canon SD940 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Canon SD940 IS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISCanon PowerShot SD940 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Canon PowerShot SD940 IS
Otherwise known as - Digital IXUS 120 IS
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2009-08-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Digic 4
Sensor type CCD 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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138g (0.30 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 190 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $159 $299