Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W380
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W380 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
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SD940 IS and Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SD940 IS was launched 4 months earlier than the W380 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD940 IS scores against the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony W380
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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Canon SD940 IS
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Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony W380
| SD940 IS | W380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2009 |  | January 2010 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD940 IS has got outside dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD940 IS vs the W380.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD940 IS and W380.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W380 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W380 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
| Also Known as | Digital IXUS 120 IS | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-08-19 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | Bionz |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 120 gr (0.26 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NB-4L | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $299 | $44 |