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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S5 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S5, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was launched 8 months after the EX-S5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD940 IS scores vs the EX-S5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Casio EX-S5

 SD940 IS EX-S5 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 8 months
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Canon SD940 IS

 EX-S5 SD940 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-S5

 SD940 IS EX-S5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD940 IS provides outside dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Casio EX-S5 has measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD940 IS vs the EX-S5.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and EX-S5 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD940 IS and EX-S5.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SD940 IS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger SD940 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-S5 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-S5 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-S5 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-S5 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
22
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-S5
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISCasio Exilim EX-S5
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Casio Exilim EX-S5
Alternative name Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-19 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) 100g (0.22 pounds)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9")
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 model NB-4L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $130