Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S6900
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Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2015
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Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and S6900 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SD940 IS was brought out 6 years before the S6900 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD940 IS grades vs the S6900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S6900 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6900. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD940 IS Gallery and Nikon S6900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Nikon S6900
| SD940 IS | S6900 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Canon SD940 IS
| S6900 | SD940 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 66 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Nikon S6900
| SD940 IS | S6900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS enjoys external dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Nikon S6900 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S6900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD940 IS compared to the S6900.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and S6900 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and S6900.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6900 to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SD940 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S6900 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6900 |
| Also called as | Digital IXUS 120 IS | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-08-19 | 2015-02-10 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 120 gr (0.26 lb) | 181 gr (0.40 lb) |
| Dimensions | 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 180 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-4L | EN-EL19 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $299 | $190 |