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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-FS10

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Key Specs

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
Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-FS10, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and EX-FS10 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was released 8 months later than the EX-FS10 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD940 IS matches up versus the EX-FS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Casio EX-FS10

 SD940 IS EX-FS10 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 8 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Canon SD940 IS

 EX-FS10 SD940 IS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-FS10

 SD940 IS EX-FS10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS offers exterior dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Casio EX-FS10 has specifications of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SD940 IS compared to the EX-FS10.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and EX-FS10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and EX-FS10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SD940 IS to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer SD940 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-FS10 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
26
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-FS10 Vlogging features
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-FS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-FS10
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISCasio Exilim EX-FS10
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Casio Exilim EX-FS10
Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-19 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-7.1
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" 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 ID NB-4L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $200