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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W320

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
30

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W320 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W320 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SD940 IS versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was revealed 4 months earlier than the W320 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD940 IS scores vs the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony W320

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony W320

		

		

			
 SD940 IS W320 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD940 IS has got physical measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SD940 IS and the W320.
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W320 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and W320.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W320 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SD940 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W320
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 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
28
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Street photography factors
Sony W320 Street photography factors
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
49
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SD940 IS
Sports photography with Sony W320
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
26
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SD940 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
58
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 MP count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Timelapse function
33
 fairly wide (26mm)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD940 IS Vlogging details
Sony W320 Vlogging details
29
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone jack
26
 fairly wide (26mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
 doesn't have mic port
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W320 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Sony W320
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 ID NB-4L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $269