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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX5 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
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX5 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the SD940 IS (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SD940 IS was announced 6 months earlier than the TX5 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD940 IS grades vs the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony TX5

 SD940 IS TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Canon SD940 IS

 TX5 SD940 IS 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony TX5

 SD940 IS TX5 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD940 IS features 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 TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD940 IS versus the TX5.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and TX5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD940 IS with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SD940 IS will give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography information
Sony TX5 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography information
Sony TX5 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
weather proofing
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (148g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD940 IS
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (148g)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Sony TX5
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-19 2010-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $299 $239