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Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm J30 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
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon SD940 IS and Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was brought out at a similar time to the Fujifilm J30 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD940 IS matches up against the Fujifilm J30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Fujifilm J30

 SD940 IS Fujifilm J30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon SD940 IS

 Fujifilm J30 SD940 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Fujifilm J30

 SD940 IS Fujifilm J30 
ReleasedAugust 2009July 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD940 IS enjoys external measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Fujifilm J30 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SD940 IS against the Fujifilm J30.

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and Fujifilm J30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and Fujifilm J30.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography features
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm J30 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD940 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD940 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Fujifilm J30
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Fujifilm FinePix J30
Also called Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-19 2009-07-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 56 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)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $150