Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-G1
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
29
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
16 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
16 Overall
27
Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs
Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced August 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
- Released November 2009
Photography Glossary Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-G1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the EX-G1 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD940 IS matches up vs the EX-G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS and Casio Exilim EX-G1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD940 IS Gallery and Casio EX-G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Casio EX-G1
| SD940 IS | EX-G1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SD940 IS
| EX-G1 | SD940 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-G1
| SD940 IS | EX-G1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2009 |  | November 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD940 IS has external measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Casio EX-G1 has proportions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SD940 IS vs the EX-G1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and EX-G1 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and EX-G1.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account.
Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography details
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Canon SD940 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-G1 Street photography highlights
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (154g)
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Canon SD940 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Canon SD940 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography info
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
weather sealing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography information
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
has manual focus
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Casio Exilim EX-G1 |
| Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 120 IS | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2009-11-18 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| 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 | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.9-5.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1250s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 2.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 120 gr (0.26 lbs) | 154 gr (0.34 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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-800 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $299 | $61 |
