Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z35
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z35. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD940 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Casio EX-Z35
SD940 IS | EX-Z35 | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Canon SD940 IS
EX-Z35 | SD940 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-Z35
SD940 IS | EX-Z35 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Contrast the Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | |
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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 |