Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W810
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W810 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
- Launched August 2009
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2014
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W810 Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SD940 IS was brought out 5 years prior to the W810 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD940 IS scores versus the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W810 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD940 IS Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony W810
SD940 IS | W810 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Canon SD940 IS
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Introduced | January 2014 | August 2009 | More recent by 53 months |
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony W810
SD940 IS | W810 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD940 IS has outer measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W810 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SD940 IS and the W810.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and W810.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W810 to provide more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SD940 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W810 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Other name | Digital IXUS 120 IS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-08-19 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
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 | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 grams (0.26 lb) | 111 grams (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 life | - | 200 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-4L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $299 | $100 |