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Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-3010

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Olympus FE-3010 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(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
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was unveiled 8 months later than the FE-3010 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD940 IS matches up vs the FE-3010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Olympus FE-3010

 SD940 IS FE-3010 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Canon SD940 IS

 FE-3010 SD940 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Olympus FE-3010

 SD940 IS FE-3010 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD940 IS comes with outside dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-3010 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD940 IS vs the FE-3010.

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and FE-3010 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD940 IS and FE-3010.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SD940 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography info
Olympus FE-3010 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography info
Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography info
Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
weather proofing
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD940 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
32
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
28
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Olympus FE-3010
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISOlympus FE-3010
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Olympus FE-3010
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) 108g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $140