Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W330
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W330 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon SD940 IS and Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SD940 IS was introduced 4 months earlier than the W330 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD940 IS matches up against the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W330 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD940 IS Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony W330
SD940 IS | W330 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon SD940 IS
W330 | SD940 IS | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony W330
SD940 IS | W330 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD940 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD940 IS and Sony W330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SD940 IS versus the W330.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD940 IS and W330.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W330 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W330 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 120 IS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-08-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 lb) | 128 grams (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $299 | $170 |