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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W560 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was revealed 16 months before the W560 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD940 IS grades vs the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony W560

 SD940 IS W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Canon SD940 IS

 W560 SD940 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 16 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony W560

 SD940 IS W560 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD940 IS offers outside dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SD940 IS vs the W560.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W560 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and W560.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W560 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SD940 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography information
Sony W560 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography info
Sony W560 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography info
Sony W560 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony W560 Landscape photography advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
42
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony W560 Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Sony W560
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Also called as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $139