Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX9
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
29
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
37
95 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
37
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
(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
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced July 2010
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In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SD940 IS and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD940 IS scores vs the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony TX9
| SD940 IS | TX9 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Canon SD940 IS
| TX9 | SD940 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony TX9
| SD940 IS | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD940 IS enjoys exterior dimensions 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 TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SD940 IS compared to the TX9.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and TX9.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you really should take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SD940 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography details
Sony TX9 Portrait photography details
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street photography with Sony TX9
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
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Canon SD940 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Canon SD940 IS Travel photography factors
Sony TX9 Travel photography factors
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography info
Sony TX9 Landscape photography info
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging with Canon SD940 IS
Vlogging with Sony TX9
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 120 IS | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-08-19 | 2010-07-08 |
| 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| 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 model | NB-4L | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $299 | $799 |
