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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio TRYX

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Casio Exilim TRYX front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio TRYX 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Casio TRYX
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21mm (F2.8) lens
  • n/ag - 122 x 58 x 15mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio TRYX Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon SD940 IS versus Casio TRYX, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the TRYX (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was brought out 16 months prior to the TRYX making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD940 IS matches up against the TRYX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Casio TRYX

 SD940 IS TRYX 

Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Canon SD940 IS

 TRYX SD940 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Casio TRYX

 SD940 IS TRYX 
Focus manually No manual focus
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio TRYX Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD940 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Casio TRYX has measurements of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD940 IS versus Casio TRYX in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD940 IS compared to the TRYX.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio TRYX size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and TRYX is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio TRYX top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio TRYX Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and TRYX.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD940 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio TRYX sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio TRYX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio TRYX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio TRYX Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography highlights
Casio TRYX Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
screen articulates
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography features
Casio TRYX Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
can't change focal length (21mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio TRYX Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography information
Casio TRYX Landscape photography information
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
28
screen is a decent size (3")
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (21mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD940 IS
Vlogging with Casio TRYX
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
62
selfie friendly display
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio TRYX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Casio TRYX
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISCasio Exilim TRYX
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Casio Exilim TRYX
Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-19 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 21mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $299 $689