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Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M380

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M380 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Kodak M380
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M380 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M380, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the M380 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was manufactured 8 months later than the M380 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD940 IS matches up vs the M380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Kodak M380

 SD940 IS M380 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Canon SD940 IS

 M380 SD940 IS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Kodak M380

 SD940 IS M380 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M380 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD940 IS comes with exterior measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Kodak M380 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD940 IS against the M380.

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and M380 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M380 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and M380.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SD940 IS to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SD940 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M380 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography features
Kodak M380 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD940 IS
Street photography with Kodak M380
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography info
Kodak M380 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,448s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography factors
Kodak M380 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (155 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak M380 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
screen is a good size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging factors
Kodak M380 Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than average (155g)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Kodak M380
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISKodak EasyShare M380
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Kodak EasyShare M380
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-190mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1448 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-4L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $160