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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony A6100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony A6100 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released August 2019
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony A6100 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SD940 IS and Sony A6100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the SD940 IS (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD940 IS was announced 11 years before the A6100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SD940 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD940 IS grades against the A6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony A6100

 SD940 IS A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Canon SD940 IS

 A6100 SD940 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2019August 2009Fresher by 122 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony A6100

 SD940 IS A6100 

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD940 IS comes with outside measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SD940 IS versus the A6100.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and A6100 is 96 and 81 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and A6100.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD940 IS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6100 will deliver greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SD940 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD940 IS
Portrait photography with Sony A6100
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
82
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography advice
Sony A6100 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
79
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
very good ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD940 IS
Sports photography with Sony A6100
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
75
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony A6100 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
86
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD940 IS
Landscape photography with Sony A6100
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6100 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
no image stabilization
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Sony A6100
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSony Alpha a6100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Sony Alpha a6100
Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-08-19 2019-08-28
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 396 grams (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 life - 420 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $748