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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 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
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z29, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the SD940 IS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD940 IS was revealed 6 months after the EX-Z29 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD940 IS grades vs the EX-Z29 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Casio EX-Z29

 SD940 IS EX-Z29 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon SD940 IS

 EX-Z29 SD940 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-Z29

 SD940 IS EX-Z29 
IntroducedAugust 2009March 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD940 IS features external dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z29 has dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SD940 IS versus the EX-Z29.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and EX-Z29 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD940 IS and EX-Z29.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD940 IS having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SD940 IS will produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-Z29 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD940 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-Z29
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z29
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Alternative name Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2009-03-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-113mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-4L NP-60
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 SDHC / SD Memory Card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $79