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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W380 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Sony W380
(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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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W380 Overview

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").

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The 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

 SD940 IS W380 

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Canon SD940 IS

 W380 SD940 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony W380

 SD940 IS W380 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W380 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD940 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W380
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography details
Sony W380 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography info
Sony W380 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography features
Sony W380 Landscape photography features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging information
Sony W380 Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Sony W380
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSony 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