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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Samsung ST6500
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Samsung ST6500

 SD940 IS ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Canon SD940 IS

 ST6500 SD940 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung ST6500

 SD940 IS ST6500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD940 IS
Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
29
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD940 IS
Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
32
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Samsung ST6500
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSamsung ST6500
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 -