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Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3000 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released February 2010
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Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3000 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SD940 IS versus Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was manufactured 5 months earlier than the S3000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD940 IS matches up versus the S3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Nikon S3000

 SD940 IS S3000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Canon SD940 IS

 S3000 SD940 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Nikon S3000

 SD940 IS S3000 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD940 IS offers external 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 S3000 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SD940 IS and the S3000.

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and S3000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and S3000.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD940 IS
Street photography with Nikon S3000
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography features
Nikon S3000 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography info
Nikon S3000 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
28
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S3000 Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
26
relatively wide (27mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Nikon S3000
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISNikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Nikon Coolpix S3000
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $299 $150