Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W560
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD940 IS Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 16 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The 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.
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 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.
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W560 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Sony 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 |