Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX200V
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX200V 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
- Announced August 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD940 IS Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony TX200V
SD940 IS | TX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon SD940 IS
TX200V | SD940 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | August 2009 | More recent by 29 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony TX200V
SD940 IS | TX200V | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Canon SD940 IS and Sony TX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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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 |