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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W810 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Sony W810
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony W810

 SD940 IS W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Canon SD940 IS

 W810 SD940 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2009More recent by 53 months

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony W810

 SD940 IS W810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography info
Sony W810 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD940 IS
Street photography with Sony W810
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography information
Sony W810 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Travel photography info
Sony W810 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD940 IS
Vlogging with Sony W810
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
32
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Sony W810
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
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