Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M320

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS and Kodak EasyShare M320. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD940 IS Gallery and Kodak M320 Gallery.

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.

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

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.