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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W570 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W570 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was introduced 16 months prior to the W570 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD940 IS grades versus the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony W570

 SD940 IS W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Canon SD940 IS

 W570 SD940 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony W570

 SD940 IS W570 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS has got outer measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SD940 IS versus the W570.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W570 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and W570.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W570 to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SD940 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD940 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W570
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography information
Sony W570 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has 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 exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD940 IS
Vlogging with Sony W570
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
29
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Sony W570
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Also called as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-19 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $159