Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S70
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Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S70 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
- Announced August 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009
Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S70 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Canon SD940 IS versus Nikon S70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the S70 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SD940 IS was introduced at a similar time to the S70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SD940 IS matches up vs the S70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS & Nikon Coolpix S70. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD940 IS Gallery & Nikon S70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Nikon S70
SD940 IS | S70 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Canon SD940 IS
S70 | SD940 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 288k | 230k | Clearer display (+58k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Nikon S70
SD940 IS | S70 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | August 2009 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS features outer measurements 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 S70 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD940 IS versus Nikon S70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SD940 IS vs the S70.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and S70 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and S70.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.
Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Nikon Coolpix S70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Nikon Coolpix S70 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 120 IS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2009-08-04 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 288k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 ID | NB-4L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $299 | $290 |