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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T99

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T99 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
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T99 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SD940 IS versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was announced 10 months earlier than the T99 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD940 IS matches up against the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony T99

 SD940 IS T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Canon SD940 IS

 T99 SD940 IS 
RevealedJuly 2010August 2009More modern by 10 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony T99

 SD940 IS T99 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD940 IS has got physical dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD940 IS versus Sony T99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD940 IS compared to the T99.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD940 IS and T99.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony T99 to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD940 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography highlights
Sony T99 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD940 IS
Sports photography with Sony T99
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography features
Sony T99 Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging details
Sony T99 Vlogging details
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Sony T99
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Other name Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-19 2010-07-08
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $179