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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS

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Pros

  • still images it enables faster response time all round
  • Canon DIGIC 4 processor enables the HDMI images to be captured quickly and efficiently
  • intuitive

Cons

  • the image quality suffers in any way
  • Dynamic range is also somewhat limited
  • slightly heavy compression has reduced overall quality

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 5.9
  • Single
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot SD940 IS

Pros

  • still images it enables faster response time all round
  • Canon DIGIC 4 processor enables the HDMI images to be captured quickly and efficiently
  • intuitive
  • responsive
  • and superbly easy to understand
  • Corner sharpness is also very good
  • smoothly rounded shape and flush-mounted controls
  • clear
  • smooth and noise-free
  • The build quality is absolutely superb and it looks great too
  • image quality is still excellent

Cons

  • the image quality suffers in any way
  • Dynamic range is also somewhat limited
  • slightly heavy compression has reduced overall quality
  • extremely high price
  • The wide-angle lens does produce some barrel distortion
  • the digital zoom reduces quality
  • compact design is slightly fiddly to use
  • This hardly paints the Canon as inferior
  • pastel tones seem a little washed out
  • Canon loses foreground detail to expose the sky
  • cartoon like menu systems and unusual shaped cameras

Canon PowerShot SD940 IS - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x2248
  • 3264x2448
  • 2592x1944
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
ProcessorDIGIC 4 iSAPS
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture5.9
Focal length equiv28 - 112
Focus adjustmentAuto
AutofocusSingle
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.18 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Movie
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive0.8 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Panorama
  • party
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight6.35 oz
Width3.52 in
Height2.16 in
Depth0.79 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)220
Battery life (max)6.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Date imprintingyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Positive film
  • Sepia
  • Skin tones
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMOV
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body materialMetal
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage20.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • MMC
  • MMC Plus
  • HC MMC Plus
Camera file systemExif 2.2
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Canon - Editorial Reviews (21)

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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Canon Digital Ixus 120 IS
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Published: 17.02.2012
Canon Digital Ixus 120 IS
4.0

A stylish, super-slim digicam with a 12-megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom lens and 720p HD movie recording capability.Touted as 'the slimmest ever wide-angle Ixus' and almost credit-card sized, the new Ixus 120 IS comes in four stylish colours (black, blue, brown and silver) and boasts a CCD imager with 12.1 megapixels (effective) and a wide-angle 4x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation. The lens covers a 35mm equivalent focal length range of 28-112mm and the camera is equipped with family photographer friendly features like Face Detection, AF/AE/FE, Motion Detection, a FaceSelf-Timer and Auto Red-Eye Correction.

Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Canon Digital IXUS 120 IS / PowerShot SD940 IS ELPH - Cameralabs
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Published: 15.06.2011
Canon Digital IXUS 120 IS / PowerShot SD940 IS ELPH - Cameralabs

IntroCanon IXUS 120 IS / SD940 IS vs IXUS 200 IS / SD980 IS vs Nikon COOLPIX S570 Real-life resolutionCanon IXUS 120 IS / SD940 IS vs IXUS 200 IS / SD980 IS vs Nikon COOLPIX S570 High ISO NoiseCanon Digital IXUS 120 IS / PowerShot SD940 IS Digital ELPH GalleryCanon IXUS 120 IS /…

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Published: 23.12.2009
Canon SD940 IS Review
4.0

Canon SD940 IS review, find out how the SD940 IS stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Canon SX120 IS, Casio EX-H10 & Kodak Z950 Digital Camera Review
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Expert comparison review for Christmas gift ideas, of the Canon SX120 IS, Casio EX-H10 & Kodak Z950 test.

Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Canon Digital IXUS 120 IS Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 12.10.2009
Canon Digital IXUS 120 IS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

Canon have just launched their slimmest ever compact camera, the new Canon Digital IXUS 120 IS (also called the PowerShot SD940 IS Digital ELPH). In addition to offering a slim and stylish design, the Canon IXUS 120 also offers a wide-angle 4x zoom lens, 12 megapixels and 720p HD video. Available in a variety of colours for around £299.00 / €349.00 / $299.99, read our in-depth review of the slimline Canon Digital IXUS 120 IS.

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Published: 15.09.2009
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS review: Canon PowerShot SD940 IS
3.5

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Published: 15.02.2010
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS
2.0

One of the best ultracompact point-and-shoots we've seen in the past year.

Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Canon Digital IXUS 120 IS Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 12.10.2009
Canon Digital IXUS 120 IS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

Canon have just launched their slimmest ever compact camera, the new Canon Digital IXUS 120 IS (also called the PowerShot SD940 IS Digital ELPH). In addition to offering a slim and stylish design, the Canon IXUS 120 also offers a wide-angle 4x zoom lens, 12 megapixels and 720p HD video. Available in a variety of colours for around £299.00 / €349.00 / $299.99, read our in-depth review of the slimline Canon Digital IXUS 120 IS.

Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Canon IXUS 120 IS compact digital camera
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Canon IXUS 120 IS compact digital camera
4.0

An ultra-stylish compact camera with a 12.1-megapixel CCD sensor

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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 10/05/2009The PowerShot SD940 IS is one of Canon's latest Digital ELPH models, which shares most of it's features with the popular SD780 IS we reviewed back in March of 2009. This diminutive point-n-shoot is loaded with high-end features, like 12-megapixels, a 4x optical zoom lens, 2.7-inch

Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 10/05/2009The PowerShot SD940 IS is one of Canon's latest Digital ELPH models, which shares most of it's features with the popular SD780 IS we reviewed back in March of 2009. This diminutive point-n-shoot is loaded with high-end features, like 12-megapixels, a 4x optical zoom lens, 2.7-inch

Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Canon SD940 IS Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 19.08.2009
Canon SD940 IS Review | Camera Decision
1.6

Canon SD940 IS is a 12.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-112 mm F2.8-5.9 lens. Read our SD940 IS review to find its pros and cons.

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The Canon PowerShot SD940 IS may be tiny (think cell-phone size), but it packs lots of goodies.

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Published: 19.10.2009
Canon SD940 IS Review @ DigitalCameraReview

“The [Canon] SD940 IS is a pleasure to use.” DigitalCameraReview has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SD940 IS / IXUS 120 IS [Specs], an ultra compact digital camera with 12.1…