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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W330 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Sony W330
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony W330

 SD940 IS W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon SD940 IS

 W330 SD940 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony W330

 SD940 IS W330 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony W330 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography factors
Sony W330 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor 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 W330 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
38
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD940 IS
Vlogging with Sony W330
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Sony W330
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
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