Canon SD940 IS vs Sony WX9
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony WX9 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
- Released August 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony WX9 Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SD940 IS versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe SD940 IS was manufactured 16 months before the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SD940 IS scores against the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD940 IS Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Sony WX9
SD940 IS | WX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Canon SD940 IS
WX9 | SD940 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | August 2009 | More modern by 16 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Sony WX9
SD940 IS | WX9 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS offers exterior dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD940 IS versus Sony WX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SD940 IS versus the WX9.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and WX9.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX9 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SD940 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Canon SD940 IS vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD940 IS vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD940 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 120 IS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-08-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120 grams (0.26 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-4L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
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 | One | One |
Launch price | $299 | $188 |