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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST95

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was manufactured 17 months before the ST95 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD940 IS matches up versus the ST95 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Samsung ST95

 SD940 IS ST95 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon SD940 IS

 ST95 SD940 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung ST95

 SD940 IS ST95 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD940 IS provides exterior 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 ST95 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD940 IS and the ST95.

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and ST95 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and ST95.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST95 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SD940 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography factors
Samsung ST95 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography features
Samsung ST95 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
good megapixels (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging details
Samsung ST95 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Samsung ST95
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSamsung ST95
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Samsung ST95
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-19 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $145