Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-25
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Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
- Launched August 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 0
- No Video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2009
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Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SD940 IS and Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SD940 IS was introduced 8 months after the FE-25 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD940 IS grades against the FE-25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Olympus FE-25
| SD940 IS | FE-25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2009 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 8 months |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Canon SD940 IS
| FE-25 | SD940 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Olympus FE-25
| SD940 IS | FE-25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account 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") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Olympus FE-25 has specifications of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SD940 IS against the FE-25.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and FE-25 is 96 and 98 respectively.
Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and FE-25.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SD940 IS to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SD940 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Olympus FE-25 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Olympus FE-25 |
| Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 120 IS | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-08-19 | 2009-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2768 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | () |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.4" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 112k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| 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 | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 120 gr (0.26 lbs) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $299 | $15 |