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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST600

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SD940 IS versus Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was manufactured 4 months prior to the ST600 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD940 IS grades against the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Samsung ST600

		

		

			
 SD940 IS ST600 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Canon SD940 IS

		

		

			
 ST600 SD940 IS 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung ST600

		

		

			
 SD940 IS ST600 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS features outer dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD940 IS versus Samsung ST600 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SD940 IS vs the ST600.
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST600 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and ST600.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST600 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SD940 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
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 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
30
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Street photography info
Samsung ST600 Street photography info
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch focus
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 heavier than others in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Sports photography information
Samsung ST600 Sports photography information
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Travel photography highlights
58
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low resolution (12MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
 has touch focus
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (27mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others in class (150g)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SD940 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
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 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
 quite wide (27mm)
 very good size screen (3.5 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung ST600 Vlogging factors
29
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic support
30
 quite wide (27mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic socket
 heavier than others in class (150 grams)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Samsung ST600
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSamsung ST600
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Samsung ST600
Also called Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-19 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 120g (0.26 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $299 $330