Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak Mini
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Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak Mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
- 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak Mini Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the Mini (10MP) is very comparable but the SD940 IS (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

The SD940 IS was launched 16 months before the Mini making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD940 IS scores against the Mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak Mini Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS & Kodak EasyShare Mini. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD940 IS Gallery & Kodak Mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Kodak Mini
SD940 IS | Mini | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Canon SD940 IS
Mini | SD940 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Kodak Mini
SD940 IS | Mini | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD940 IS has got exterior measurements 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 Mini has dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak Mini in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD940 IS against the Mini.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and Mini is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and Mini.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD940 IS due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SD940 IS will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SD940 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD940 IS vs Kodak Mini Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Kodak EasyShare Mini | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Kodak EasyShare Mini |
Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 120 IS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2011-01-04 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3640 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.0-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD |
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 | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) | 99 grams (0.22 pounds) |
Dimensions | 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $299 | $100 |