Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST6500
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SD940 IS was announced 17 months before the ST6500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD940 IS scores against the ST6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS and Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD940 IS Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Samsung ST6500
SD940 IS | ST6500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Canon SD940 IS
ST6500 | SD940 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | August 2009 | Newer by 17 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung ST6500
SD940 IS | ST6500 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor 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") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD940 IS versus the ST6500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and ST6500.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST6500 to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SD940 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Samsung ST6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Samsung ST6500 |
Other name | Digital IXUS 120 IS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-08-19 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 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 | - |