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Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M320

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M320 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M320 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SD940 IS versus Kodak M320, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and M320 (9MP) and the SD940 IS (1/2.3") and M320 (1/2.5") posses different sensor size.

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The SD940 IS was announced 8 months later than the M320 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD940 IS grades vs the M320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Kodak M320

 SD940 IS M320 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Canon SD940 IS

 M320 SD940 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Kodak M320

 SD940 IS M320 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD940 IS has got external dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Kodak M320 has measurements of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD940 IS and the M320.

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and M320 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M320 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and M320.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD940 IS having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon SD940 IS will provide extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SD940 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M320 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD940 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak M320
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography features
Kodak M320 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography advice
Kodak M320 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography factors
Kodak M320 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155 grams)
low MP (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD940 IS
Landscape photography with Kodak M320
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD940 IS
Vlogging with Kodak M320
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (155g)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Kodak M320
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISKodak EasyShare M320
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Kodak EasyShare M320
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3472 x 2604
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 34-102mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 120 grams (0.26 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 model NB-4L KLIC-7001
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $39