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Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD940 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD940 IS Key Specs

Canon SD1400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
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 SD1400 IS vs Canon SD940 IS Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon SD1400 IS and Canon SD940 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the SD940 IS (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1400 IS was revealed 6 months later than the SD940 IS so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD1400 IS matches up vs the SD940 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Canon SD940 IS

 SD1400 IS SD940 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Canon SD1400 IS

 SD940 IS SD1400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Canon SD940 IS

 SD1400 IS SD940 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2010August 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD940 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD1400 IS features outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Canon SD940 IS has specifications of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the SD940 IS.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD940 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and SD940 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD940 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD940 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and SD940 IS.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SD1400 IS to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD940 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD940 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD940 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography advice
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography information
Canon SD940 IS Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD940 IS as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD940 IS as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SD940 IS as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Canon SD940 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Canon SD940 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISCanon PowerShot SD940 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Canon PowerShot SD940 IS
Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F Digital IXUS 120 IS
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-08 2009-08-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 120 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-4L NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Launch cost - $299