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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z270

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-Z270, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z270 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the SD940 IS (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") offer different sensor sizing.

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The SD940 IS was unveiled 8 months later than the EX-Z270 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD940 IS grades against the EX-Z270 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Casio EX-Z270

 SD940 IS EX-Z270 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 8 months
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Canon SD940 IS

 EX-Z270 SD940 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-Z270

 SD940 IS EX-Z270 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD940 IS offers physical dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z270 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SD940 IS and the EX-Z270.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and EX-Z270 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and EX-Z270.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD940 IS with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SD940 IS will give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SD940 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z270 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography details
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-Z270
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z270
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z270
Also called as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-7.8
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lbs) 111 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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-80
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $0