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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL720

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
26

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL720 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was brought out 2 months after the SL720 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD940 IS scores versus the SL720 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Samsung SL720

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung SL720

		

		

			
 SD940 IS SL720 
RevealedAugust 2009July 2009Similar age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD940 IS has exterior 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 SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SD940 IS against the SL720.
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL720 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and SL720.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you really should consider the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography factors
20
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
20
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Street photography advice
Samsung SL720 Street photography advice
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
47
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Sports photography features
Samsung SL720 Sports photography features
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
17
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Travel photography highlights
58
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography factors
32
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Vlogging information
Samsung SL720 Vlogging information
29
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic jack
25
 pretty wide (28mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Samsung SL720
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSamsung SL720
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Samsung SL720
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS PL70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2009-07-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash    
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $119