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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 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
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SD940 IS versus Casio EX-ZS10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the EX-ZS10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was manufactured 16 months earlier than the EX-ZS10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SD940 IS matches up against the EX-ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Casio EX-ZS10

 SD940 IS EX-ZS10 
Screen size2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon SD940 IS

 EX-ZS10 SD940 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-ZS10

 SD940 IS EX-ZS10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD940 IS provides 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) and the Casio EX-ZS10 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD940 IS versus the EX-ZS10.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and EX-ZS10 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and EX-ZS10.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZS10 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SD940 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD940 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS10
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD940 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS10
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD940 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS10
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
33
great maximum aperture (f)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-ZS10
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS10
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
Also called as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch -
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s -
Max shutter speed 1/1500s -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
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 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $120