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Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Finepix Z91
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Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the Finepix Z90 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was brought out 16 months prior to the Finepix Z90 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD940 IS scores versus the Finepix Z90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 SD940 IS Finepix Z90 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Canon SD940 IS

 Finepix Z90 SD940 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 16 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 SD940 IS Finepix Z90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD940 IS offers external 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) whilst the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SD940 IS vs the Finepix Z90.

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and Finepix Z90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and Finepix Z90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SD940 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD940 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
offers focus by touch
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography features
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
42
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
31
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SD940 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and FujiFilm Finepix Z90
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISFujiFilm Finepix Z90
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS Finepix Z91
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-19 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $220