Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W320

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD940 IS Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

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.