Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-3010
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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97 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 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
- Released August 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS and Olympus FE-3010. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD940 IS Gallery and Olympus FE-3010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Olympus FE-3010
SD940 IS | FE-3010 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | January 2009 | Fresher by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Canon SD940 IS
FE-3010 | SD940 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Olympus FE-3010
SD940 IS | FE-3010 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Analyze the Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus FE-3010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Olympus FE-3010 | |
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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 |