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Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
22
Overall
29

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR 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
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix Z707EXR
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Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SD940 IS versus FujiFilm Z700EXR, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the Z700EXR (12MP) is very comparable but the SD940 IS (1/2.3") and Z700EXR (1/2") use different sensor dimensions.

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The SD940 IS was introduced 5 months before the Z700EXR so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD940 IS matches up vs the Z700EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 SD940 IS Z700EXR 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Canon SD940 IS

 Z700EXR SD940 IS 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and FujiFilm Z700EXR

 SD940 IS Z700EXR 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD940 IS has external dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm Z700EXR has sizing of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD940 IS versus FujiFilm Z700EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SD940 IS and the Z700EXR.

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and Z700EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and Z700EXR.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The SD940 IS contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher.

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD940 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD940 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (158 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography features
FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
supports touch to focus
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (158g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm Z700EXR Landscape photography information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
33
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD940 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm Z700EXR
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (158g)
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Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and FujiFilm Z700EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISFujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS FinePix Z707EXR
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-19 2010-02-02
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
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) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-4.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" 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 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $250