Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SD940 IS versus Fujifilm Z900EXR, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the SD940 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SD940 IS was introduced 19 months before the Fujifilm Z900EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SD940 IS matches up against the Fujifilm Z900EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD940 IS Gallery and Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS offers outer 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 Z900EXR has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD940 IS versus Fujifilm Z900EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SD940 IS and the Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and Fujifilm Z900EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and Fujifilm Z900EXR.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD940 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SD940 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.