Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M575
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Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M575 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M575 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS & Kodak EasyShare M575. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD940 IS Gallery & Kodak M575 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Kodak M575
SD940 IS | M575 |
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Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Canon SD940 IS
M575 | SD940 IS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Kodak M575
SD940 IS | M575 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak M575 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Kodak EasyShare M575 | |
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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 |