Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S5
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS and Casio Exilim EX-S5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD940 IS Gallery and Casio EX-S5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Casio EX-S5
SD940 IS | EX-S5 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 8 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Canon SD940 IS
EX-S5 | SD940 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-S5
SD940 IS | EX-S5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | |
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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 |