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Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(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
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SD940 IS versus Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was brought out 17 months before the VG-110 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD940 IS scores against the VG-110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Olympus VG-110

 SD940 IS VG-110 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Canon SD940 IS

 VG-110 SD940 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Olympus VG-110

 SD940 IS VG-110 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD940 IS provides external 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) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has sizing of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD940 IS and the VG-110.

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and VG-110 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and VG-110.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos however you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD940 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD940 IS
Street photography with Olympus VG-110
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (170 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD940 IS
Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery power (170 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
28
fairly wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (170 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
28
fairly wide (27mm)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Olympus VG-110
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISOlympus VG-110
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Olympus VG-110
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-19 2011-02-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) 105 grams (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 life - 170 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $299 $150