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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX66 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX66 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SD940 IS versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was released 3 years prior to the TX66 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SD940 IS scores versus the TX66 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony TX66

 SD940 IS TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon SD940 IS

 TX66 SD940 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 30 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony TX66

 SD940 IS TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS features exterior measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD940 IS versus Sony TX66 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SD940 IS against the TX66.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and TX66.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SD940 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD940 IS
Portrait photography with Sony TX66
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD940 IS
Street photography with Sony TX66
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography factors
Sony TX66 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor 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 TX66
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Sony TX66
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-19 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
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 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 - 250 photographs
Form of battery - 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 recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $350