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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T110

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T110 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Sony T110
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony T110

 SD940 IS T110 

Reasons to pick Sony T110 over the Canon SD940 IS

 T110 SD940 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 16 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony T110

 SD940 IS T110 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T110 size comparison

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

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T110 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T110 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography features
Sony T110 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography factors
Sony T110 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography information
Sony T110 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
good megapixels (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony T110 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
features focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony T110 Landscape photography advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
38
relatively wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging information
Sony T110 Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
28
relatively wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Sony T110
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
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