Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T99
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T99 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
- Released August 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T99 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD940 IS Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony T99
SD940 IS | T99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Canon SD940 IS
T99 | SD940 IS | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | August 2009 | More modern by 10 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony T99
SD940 IS | T99 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony T99 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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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 |