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Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax Efina

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax Efina 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax Efina Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Pentax Efina

 SD940 IS Efina 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Canon SD940 IS

 Efina SD940 IS 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2009More recent by 46 months

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Pentax Efina

 SD940 IS Efina 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax Efina size comparison

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

Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography details
Pentax Efina Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography information
Pentax Efina Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography factors
Pentax Efina Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography factors
Pentax Efina Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (91 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD940 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
38
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging details
Pentax Efina Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
33
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (91g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Pentax Efina
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISPentax Efina
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Pentax Efina
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2013-06-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 91 gr (0.20 lb)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $299 $10