Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3100

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was unveiled 17 months before the S3100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD940 IS grades vs the S3100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD940 IS offers external 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) and the Nikon S3100 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SD940 IS and the S3100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and S3100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and S3100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3100 to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD940 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.