Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX5
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX5 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
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD940 IS Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony TX5
SD940 IS | TX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Canon SD940 IS
TX5 | SD940 IS | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony TX5
SD940 IS | TX5 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | February 2010 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Check the Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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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 |