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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST30 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
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SD940 IS versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is relatively close but the SD940 IS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") have different sensor sizes.

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The SD940 IS was brought out 17 months earlier than the ST30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD940 IS scores vs the ST30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Samsung ST30

 SD940 IS ST30 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Canon SD940 IS

 ST30 SD940 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 17 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung ST30

 SD940 IS ST30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD940 IS has got exterior dimensions 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 ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SD940 IS vs the ST30.

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and ST30.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD940 IS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon SD940 IS will result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SD940 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography factors
Samsung ST30 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
lighter than competition (87g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD940 IS
Sports photography with Samsung ST30
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography features
Samsung ST30 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition (87g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD940 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung ST30 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (87g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Samsung ST30
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSamsung ST30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Samsung ST30
Other name Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-19 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 lb) 87g (0.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $55