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Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M575

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M575 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M575 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Kodak M575
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M575 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon SD940 IS versus Kodak M575, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the M575 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was launched 4 months prior to the M575 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the SD940 IS scores against the M575 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Kodak M575

 SD940 IS M575 

Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Canon SD940 IS

 M575 SD940 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Kodak M575

 SD940 IS M575 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M575 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD940 IS features external dimensions 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 Kodak M575 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD940 IS versus Kodak M575 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SD940 IS against the M575.

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M575 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and M575 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M575 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M575 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and M575.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Kodak M575 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M575 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M575 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M575 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak M575 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography advice
Kodak M575 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (152g)
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography factors
Kodak M575 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
good resolution (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography info
Kodak M575 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (152 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography details
Kodak M575 Landscape photography details
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
40
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M575 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
28
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (152g)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M575 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Kodak M575
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISKodak EasyShare M575
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Kodak EasyShare M575
Also called as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-19 2010-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 model NB-4L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $139