Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung CL5
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
- 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL10
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the SD940 IS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") use different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe SD940 IS was announced 6 months later than the CL5 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD940 IS matches up versus the CL5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Samsung CL5
| SD940 IS | CL5 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Canon SD940 IS
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Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung CL5
| SD940 IS | CL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD940 IS features 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) and the Samsung CL5 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD940 IS and the CL5.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and CL5.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD940 IS having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon SD940 IS will result in greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Samsung CL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Samsung CL5 |
| Also Known as | Digital IXUS 120 IS | PL10 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-08-19 | 2009-02-23 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 120 gr (0.26 lb) | 141 gr (0.31 lb) |
| Dimensions | 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $299 | $391 |
