Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W350
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W350 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
- Announced August 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD940 IS Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony W350
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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon SD940 IS
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Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony W350
SD940 IS | W350 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Check the Canon SD940 IS and Sony W350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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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 |