Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus 5010
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Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus 5010 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
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 5010
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In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SD940 IS versus Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SD940 IS was introduced 4 months earlier than the 5010 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD940 IS matches up against the 5010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus 5010 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS and Olympus Stylus 5010. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD940 IS Gallery and Olympus 5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Olympus 5010
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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Canon SD940 IS
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Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Olympus 5010
| SD940 IS | 5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD940 IS has got outside measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Olympus 5010 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Canon SD940 IS versus Olympus 5010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD940 IS compared to the 5010.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and 5010 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and 5010.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus 5010 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.
Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus 5010 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Olympus Stylus 5010 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Olympus Stylus 5010 |
| Also called | Digital IXUS 120 IS | mju 5010 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-08-19 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 7cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 120g (0.26 lbs) | 126g (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 | Li-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $299 | $150 |
