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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W350 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W350 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SD940 IS and Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was released 4 months earlier than the W350 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD940 IS scores versus the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony W350

 SD940 IS W350 

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon SD940 IS

 W350 SD940 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony W350

 SD940 IS W350 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD940 IS has got physical dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD940 IS and the W350.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD940 IS and W350.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W350 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography features
Sony W350 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD940 IS
Travel photography with Sony W350
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography info
Sony W350 Landscape photography info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
38
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony W350 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Sony W350
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-19 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $200