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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z35

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z35, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z35 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was announced 6 months before the EX-Z35 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD940 IS matches up vs the EX-Z35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Casio EX-Z35

 SD940 IS EX-Z35 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Canon SD940 IS

 EX-Z35 SD940 IS 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-Z35

 SD940 IS EX-Z35 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD940 IS features physical 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-Z35 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SD940 IS and the EX-Z35.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and EX-Z35 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and EX-Z35.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you have to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z35 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography info
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-Z35
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z35
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z35
Also called as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-19 2010-02-21
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-82
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $299 $99