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Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix Z808EXR
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Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SD940 IS and FujiFilm Z800EXR, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the Z800EXR (12MP) is pretty close but the SD940 IS (1/2.3") and Z800EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor size.

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The SD940 IS was released 11 months prior to the Z800EXR and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD940 IS scores against the Z800EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

					

					

						
 SD940 IS Z800EXR 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Canon SD940 IS

					

					

						
 Z800EXR SD940 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2009More modern by 11 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and FujiFilm Z800EXR

					

					

						
 SD940 IS Z800EXR 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD940 IS offers exterior 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 Z800EXR has dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD940 IS and FujiFilm Z800EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SD940 IS versus the Z800EXR.
Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and Z800EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and Z800EXR.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SD940 IS features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged SD940 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

						Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm Z800EXR Portrait photography information
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 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Street photography details
FujiFilm Z800EXR Street photography details
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
55
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2")
 no RAW support
 heavier than average (158 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm Z800EXR Sports photography info
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2")
 no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon SD940 IS as a Travel photography camera
 FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Travel photography camera
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 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
 has built in flash
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average (158 grams)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm Z800EXR Landscape photography features
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 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2")
 no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SD940 IS as a Vlogging camera
 FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Vlogging camera
29
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone socket
27
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic jack
 heavier than average (158g)
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Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and FujiFilm Z800EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISFujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS FinePix Z808EXR
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-19 2010-07-21
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
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
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
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
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical 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 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, Auto-shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $299 $200