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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX200V Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SD940 IS and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the TX200V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD940 IS scores versus the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony TX200V

 SD940 IS TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon SD940 IS

 TX200V SD940 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 29 months
Screen dimensions3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony TX200V

 SD940 IS TX200V 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS comes with physical dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SD940 IS compared to the TX200V.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD940 IS and TX200V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX200V to result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SD940 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD940 IS
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD940 IS
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
47
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging details
Sony TX200V Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Sony TX200V
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Alternate name Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-19 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 pictures
Battery format - 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 shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $500