Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX10
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Released August 2011

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX10 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SD940 IS was announced 24 months before the TX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD940 IS grades versus the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD940 IS Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony TX10
SD940 IS | TX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Canon SD940 IS
TX10 | SD940 IS | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony TX10
SD940 IS | TX10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS provides outer measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD940 IS against the TX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and TX10.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX10 to give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SD940 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Alternate name | Digital IXUS 120 IS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-08-19 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 gr (0.26 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $299 | $309 |