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Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax E85

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax E85 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched September 2009
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Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax E85 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SD940 IS and Pentax E85, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was announced very close to the E85 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD940 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD940 IS scores vs the E85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Pentax E85

 SD940 IS E85 

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Canon SD940 IS

 E85 SD940 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Pentax E85

 SD940 IS E85 
LaunchedAugust 2009September 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS comes with physical measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD940 IS and Pentax E85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD940 IS against the E85.

Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and E85 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and E85.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography advice
Pentax E85 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography details
Pentax E85 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography highlights
Pentax E85 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD940 IS
Vlogging with Pentax E85
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SD940 IS vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Pentax E85
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISPentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Pentax Optio E85
Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-19 2009-09-17
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-4L D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $0