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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX20 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 TX20
(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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX20 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SD940 IS and Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the TX20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD940 IS matches up versus the TX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony TX20

 SD940 IS TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon SD940 IS

 TX20 SD940 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2009Fresher by 30 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony TX20

 SD940 IS TX20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS features outside 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) while the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD940 IS and Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SD940 IS and the TX20.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and TX20.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TX20 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SD940 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography information
Sony TX20 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography information
Sony TX20 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
environment proofing
offers touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony TX20 Landscape photography advice
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging factors
Sony TX20 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Sony TX20
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Alternative name Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-19 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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
Pricing at launch $299 $330