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Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm Z300

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced June 2009
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Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SD940 IS versus Fujifilm Z300, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was released 3 months after the Fujifilm Z300 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SD940 IS grades vs the Fujifilm Z300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Fujifilm Z300

 SD940 IS Fujifilm Z300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Canon SD940 IS

 Fujifilm Z300 SD940 IS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Fujifilm Z300

 SD940 IS Fujifilm Z300 
IntroducedAugust 2009June 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD940 IS has got exterior measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z300 has sizing of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD940 IS compared to the Fujifilm Z300.

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and Fujifilm Z300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and Fujifilm Z300.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SD940 IS to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography advice
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z300 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (155g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography details
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
31
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging information
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (155g)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Fujifilm Z300
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISFujifilm FinePix Z300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z300
Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2009-06-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-45
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $0