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Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon SD940 IS and Fujifilm SL240, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was introduced 3 years before the Fujifilm SL240 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD940 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD940 IS scores versus the Fujifilm SL240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Fujifilm SL240

 SD940 IS Fujifilm SL240 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon SD940 IS

 Fujifilm SL240 SD940 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 28 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Fujifilm SL240

 SD940 IS Fujifilm SL240 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD940 IS features 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) whilst the Fujifilm SL240 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD940 IS versus the Fujifilm SL240.

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and Fujifilm SL240 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and Fujifilm SL240.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm SL240 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SD940 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (510g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography factors
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (510g)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Fujifilm SL240
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Also called Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-19 2012-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 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
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) 510g (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NP-85
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $280