Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XP120
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Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Newer Model is Fujifilm XP130

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SD940 IS and Fujifilm XP120, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD940 IS was announced 8 years before the Fujifilm XP120 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD940 IS scores vs the Fujifilm XP120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS and Fujifilm FinePix XP120. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD940 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XP120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Fujifilm XP120
SD940 IS | Fujifilm XP120 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Canon SD940 IS
Fujifilm XP120 | SD940 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 89 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Fujifilm XP120
SD940 IS | Fujifilm XP120 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD940 IS offers 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) and the Fujifilm XP120 has measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD940 IS and Fujifilm XP120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD940 IS and the Fujifilm XP120.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and Fujifilm XP120 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and Fujifilm XP120.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP120 to render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD940 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Fujifilm FinePix XP120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Fujifilm FinePix XP120 |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 120 IS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-08-19 | 2017-01-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 120 gr (0.26 pounds) | 203 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 210 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $299 | $229 |