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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST700

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was unveiled 16 months before the ST700 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD940 IS grades versus the ST700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Samsung ST700

 SD940 IS ST700 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Canon SD940 IS

 ST700 SD940 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung ST700

 SD940 IS ST700 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD940 IS has got external measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung ST700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SD940 IS vs the ST700.

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and ST700 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and ST700.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST700 to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SD940 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography features
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography information
Samsung ST700 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography features
Samsung ST700 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography details
Samsung ST700 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging info
Samsung ST700 Vlogging info
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
30
great max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Samsung ST700
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSamsung ST700
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Samsung ST700
Other name Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-19 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) -
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus -
Card slots One One
Launch cost $299 $280