Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST65

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was announced 17 months prior to the ST65 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD940 IS scores vs the ST65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS and Samsung ST65. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD940 IS Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD940 IS features external dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD940 IS versus the ST65.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and ST65 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and ST65.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST65 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD940 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.