Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T110
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T110 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
- Launched August 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-108mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Announced January 2011

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T110 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SD940 IS and Sony T110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and T110 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD940 IS was brought out 16 months earlier than the T110 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SD940 IS scores vs the T110 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T110 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD940 IS Gallery and Sony T110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony T110
SD940 IS | T110 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T110 over the Canon SD940 IS
T110 | SD940 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony T110
SD940 IS | T110 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T110 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD940 IS features outer measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony T110 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Canon SD940 IS and Sony T110 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SD940 IS against the T110.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and T110 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T110 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and T110.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony T110 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SD940 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 |
Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 120 IS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-08-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus with touchscreen interface |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" 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 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $299 | $199 |