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Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm XQ2
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Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SD940 IS versus Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the SD940 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") use different sensor size.

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The SD940 IS was released 5 years before the Fujifilm XQ1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD940 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm XQ1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Fujifilm XQ1

 SD940 IS Fujifilm XQ1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Canon SD940 IS

 Fujifilm XQ1 SD940 IS 
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2009More recent by 52 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Fujifilm XQ1

 SD940 IS Fujifilm XQ1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD940 IS features physical dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XQ1 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SD940 IS against the Fujifilm XQ1.

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and Fujifilm XQ1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and Fujifilm XQ1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The SD940 IS includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The older SD940 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (240 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
good battery power (240 shots)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (206 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography factors
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
56
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (240 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (206 grams)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Fujifilm XQ1
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISFujifilm XQ1
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Fujifilm XQ1
Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2013-11-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 240 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NP-48
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/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $500