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Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix Z71
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Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SD940 IS versus FujiFilm Z70, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the Z70 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was introduced 5 months earlier than the Z70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD940 IS matches up vs the Z70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the FujiFilm Z70

 SD940 IS Z70 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Canon SD940 IS

 Z70 SD940 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and FujiFilm Z70

 SD940 IS Z70 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD940 IS has outer 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) while the FujiFilm Z70 has dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD940 IS and the Z70.

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and Z70 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and Z70.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography info
FujiFilm Z70 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm Z70 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography details
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging details
FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and FujiFilm Z70
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISFujiFilm FinePix Z70
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS FujiFilm FinePix Z70
Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS FinePix Z71
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2010-02-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $299 $130