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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S200

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-S200, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the EX-S200 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was announced 11 months before the EX-S200 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SD940 IS matches up against the EX-S200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Casio EX-S200

 SD940 IS EX-S200 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Canon SD940 IS

 EX-S200 SD940 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2010August 2009More recent by 11 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-S200

 SD940 IS EX-S200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS provides outer measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Casio EX-S200 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SD940 IS compared to the EX-S200.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and EX-S200 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and EX-S200.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-S200 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SD940 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S200 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD940 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-S200
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD940 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-S200
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography features
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-S200 Vlogging info
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
29
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-S200
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISCasio Exilim EX-S200
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Casio Exilim EX-S200
Alternative name Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2010-08-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) 132g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model NB-4L NP-120
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $0