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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SD940 IS versus Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was revealed 4 months before the EX-Z550 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD940 IS grades vs the EX-Z550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Casio EX-Z550

 SD940 IS EX-Z550 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SD940 IS

 EX-Z550 SD940 IS 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-Z550

 SD940 IS EX-Z550 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD940 IS has outside 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-Z550 has measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD940 IS versus the EX-Z550.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and EX-Z550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and EX-Z550.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD940 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD940 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography details
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging information
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Also called as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
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) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) 143g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 -
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 SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $149