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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-Z2000, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z2000 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was brought out 4 months prior to the EX-Z2000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD940 IS grades against the EX-Z2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Casio EX-Z2000

 SD940 IS EX-Z2000 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon SD940 IS

 EX-Z2000 SD940 IS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-Z2000

 SD940 IS EX-Z2000 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS comes with outside measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z2000 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD940 IS against the EX-Z2000.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and EX-Z2000 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and EX-Z2000.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z2000 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD940 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (152g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (152 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
28
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (152g)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-Z2000
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z2000
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z2000
Also called as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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-110
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $0