Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung PL120
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
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Here is a extended assessment of the Canon SD940 IS versus Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SD940 IS was revealed 16 months earlier than the PL120 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD940 IS matches up vs the PL120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Samsung PL120
| SD940 IS | PL120 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Canon SD940 IS
| PL120 | SD940 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung PL120
| SD940 IS | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS has physical dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SD940 IS against the PL120.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and PL120.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung PL120 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older SD940 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Samsung PL120 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Samsung PL120 |
| Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 120 IS | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-08-19 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| 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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | () |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 120g (0.26 lbs) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| 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 model | NB-4L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | - |
| Storage slots | One | - |
| Launch pricing | $299 | $150 |