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Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon A10

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon A10 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2016
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Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon A10 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SD940 IS and Nikon A10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and A10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was launched 7 years prior to the A10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD940 IS grades versus the A10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Nikon A10

 SD940 IS A10 

Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Canon SD940 IS

 A10 SD940 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2009Newer by 77 months

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Nikon A10

 SD940 IS A10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS enjoys physical measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon A10 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD940 IS versus the A10.

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon A10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and A10 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon A10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and A10.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon A10 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD940 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon A10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon A10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon A10 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography info
Nikon A10 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD940 IS
Travel photography with Nikon A10
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (160g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging info
Nikon A10 Vlogging info
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
30
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others in class (160g)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Nikon A10
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISNikon Coolpix A10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Nikon Coolpix A10
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2016-01-14
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 200 photos
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $90