Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S01

Below, we are looking at the Canon SD940 IS and Nikon S01, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the S01 (10MP) is very close but the SD940 IS (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD940 IS was announced 4 years earlier than the S01 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD940 IS grades vs the S01 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS and Nikon Coolpix S01. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD940 IS Gallery and Nikon S01 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS enjoys exterior dimensions 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 Nikon S01 has specifications of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD940 IS and Nikon S01 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SD940 IS vs the S01.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and S01 is 96 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and S01.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD940 IS having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SD940 IS will result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SD940 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.