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Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Fujifilm XQ2
(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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XQ1
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Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SD940 IS versus Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is relatively similar but the SD940 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD940 IS was announced 6 years before the Fujifilm XQ2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SD940 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm XQ2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Fujifilm XQ2

 SD940 IS Fujifilm XQ2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Canon SD940 IS

 Fujifilm XQ2 SD940 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2009More modern by 65 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Fujifilm XQ2

 SD940 IS Fujifilm XQ2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD940 IS has outer measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Fujifilm XQ2 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD940 IS versus Fujifilm XQ2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SD940 IS against the Fujifilm XQ2.

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and Fujifilm XQ2 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and Fujifilm XQ2.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SD940 IS has got the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged SD940 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
focusing manually
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than average (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (240 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
good battery life (240 shots)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (206g)
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
56
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (240 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (206g)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Fujifilm XQ2
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISFujifilm XQ2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Fujifilm XQ2
Alternate name Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-19 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 EXR Processor II
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NP-48
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $299