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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD940 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD940 IS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 350 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 275 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD940 IS Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon SD940 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and both are sold by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and SD940 IS (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was manufactured 5 years later than the SD940 IS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 350 HS scores against the SD940 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Canon SD940 IS

 ELPH 350 HS SD940 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2015August 2009Fresher by 67 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 SD940 IS ELPH 350 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon SD940 IS

 ELPH 350 HS SD940 IS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD940 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 350 HS enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Canon SD940 IS has specifications of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 350 HS and the SD940 IS.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD940 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 350 HS and SD940 IS is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD940 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD940 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 350 HS and SD940 IS.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 350 HS to render extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 350 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD940 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD940 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD940 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SD940 IS as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Street photography camera
Canon SD940 IS as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Sports photography information
Canon SD940 IS Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Travel photography with Canon SD940 IS
69
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Landscape photography with Canon SD940 IS
48
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Vlogging details
Canon SD940 IS Vlogging details
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Canon SD940 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Canon SD940 IS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSCanon PowerShot SD940 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Canon PowerShot SD940 IS
Alternative name IXUS 275 HS Digital IXUS 120 IS
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-02-06 2009-08-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ 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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 250 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $219 $299