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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX55 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon SD940 IS versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was launched 23 months prior to the TX55 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD940 IS scores vs the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony TX55

 SD940 IS TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Canon SD940 IS

 TX55 SD940 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2009Fresher by 23 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony TX55

 SD940 IS TX55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD940 IS has outside dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SD940 IS against the TX55.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD940 IS and TX55.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX55 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SD940 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography info
Sony TX55 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography info
Sony TX55 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography information
Sony TX55 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
good battery (250 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD940 IS
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging advice
Sony TX55 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Sony TX55
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Also called as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-19 2011-07-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 lbs) 109g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $350