Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax Efina

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SD940 IS and Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was introduced 4 years before the Efina and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD940 IS scores vs the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS & Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD940 IS Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD940 IS has outside measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD940 IS and Pentax Efina in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SD940 IS and the Efina.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and Efina is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and Efina.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax Efina to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SD940 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.