Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z270
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96 Imaging
33 Features
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 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
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
(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

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.

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.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD940 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Casio EX-Z270
SD940 IS | EX-Z270 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 8 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Canon SD940 IS
EX-Z270 | SD940 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-Z270
SD940 IS | EX-Z270 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-Z270 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | |
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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 |