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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z400, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was brought out 8 months after the EX-Z400 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD940 IS grades vs the EX-Z400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Casio EX-Z400

 SD940 IS EX-Z400 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SD940 IS

 EX-Z400 SD940 IS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-Z400

 SD940 IS EX-Z400 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD940 IS provides physical measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z400 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD940 IS vs the EX-Z400.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and EX-Z400 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and EX-Z400.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SD940 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography advice
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD940 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD940 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Also called as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-40
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $0