Canon PowerShot SD940 IS (Back)
One of the best ultracompacts available, the Canon PowerShot SD940 IS nonetheless falls short of greatness in performance and photo quality.
Reviews
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CNET Review
The Good: Very small; simple operation; very good photo, HD movie quality; HDMI out.
The Bad: No optical zoom in Movie mode; mixed performance.
The Bottom Line: One of the best ultracompacts available, the Canon PowerShot SD940 IS nonetheless falls short of greatness in performance and photo quality.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 498 reviews of Canon IXUS 120 IS / PowerShot SD940 IS / IXY 220 IS from international magazines and websites.
The Verdict: Experts rate this product 77/100 and users 82/100. Comparing these reviews to 668630 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 87/100 = Very Good.
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reviewexplorer.com
Review Summary: There's nothing like the feel of a large, bulky digital SLR sitting on a tripod as you take the perfect photograph, a snapshot of a perfect moment. The only problem with this scenario is the size. You're not going to slip a professional camera into...
The Verdict: If this camera was a Christmas present, then well done, you’ve got yourself something akin to the perfect point and click. They don’t come much better than this, and there are plenty out there that are worse. Sadly, if you’re paying for this camera...
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shopexplorer.com
Review Summary: I still find it head-scratching that manufacturers can spend many years and millions of pounds in developing, mastering and fine-tuning the visual aesthetics of a flat screen TV or PC monitor, only to finish things off with a speaker that may well have...
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gadgetheaven.co.uk
Review Summary: The Canon digital Ixus 120 IS camera comes in various colours and you can choose the one that will be pleasing to you. The colours that are available in the market include silver, black, blue, and brown. This variety will make it easy for a buyer to...
The Verdict: The Canon digital Ixus 120 IS camera has a blur beating and servo AF/AE technology that helps in accurate focus and helps in capturing moving objects. This feature is activated in the smart auto mode of the camera. This technology is made in such a way...
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electronicsme.com
Review Summary: If you're in the market for a high-resolution compact point-and-shoot camera, the Canon PowerShot SD940 IS is a good value for the street price. Some of the competition may be priced lower, but doesn't include all of the features offered by the SD940...
The Verdict: The Canon PowerShot SD940IS is a compact 12.1 megapixel, 4X optical zoom...
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macworld.com
Review Summary: One of the best ultracompact point-and-shoots we've seen in the past year.
The Verdict: The similarities between the two cameras go beyond aesthetics. Both offer 12-megapixel image resolution, effective optical stabilization, 720p high-def movie capture (in MOV files at 30 frames per second), an HDMI-out port, the same fun Color Accent...
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whatdigitalcamera.com
Review Summary: The Canon IXUS 120 IS is a luxury ultra-compact with image stabilisation, but how does it perform? The WDC review of the Canon IXUS 120 finds out
The Verdict: The Canon IXUS 120 IS is a lovely little camera. It's well made, looks great, is easy to use, performs well in all lighting conditions, and it even takes a decent picture. The only real problem is its extremely high price. If it was £100 cheaper it...
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: The slim, stylish Canon PowerShot SD940 IS compact camera is a slight upgrade over the sexy PowerShot SD780 IS.
The Verdict: If you've been considering the SD780 IS, we'd pick the Canon PowerShot SD940 IS instead. It has the same great looks, the same quality performance, and a step up in specs that make it one of the best ultracompact point-and-shoots we've seen in the past...
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cameralabs.com
Review Summary: The Canon Digital IXUS 120 IS, or PowerShot SD940 IS Digital ELPH as it's known in North America, is the slimmest wide-angle IXUS / ELPH to date. Announced in August 2009 it sports 12.1 Megapixel resolution, a 2.7in Purecolor LCD II TFT panel with 230k...
The Verdict: The IXUS 120 IS / SD940 IS's 1/2.3in CCD sensor produces images with a maximum size of 4000 x 3000 pixels which are stored as JPEG files with a choice of two compression settings - normal and fine. At the maximum image size and quality image files are...
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: The Canon PowerShot SD940 IS ($300 as of 1/19/2010) might look familiar to you, especially if you've seen the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS. Both models have an eye-catching design--including a lens casing that's the same color as the camera's body--and...
The Verdict: The slim, stylish PowerShot SD940 IS is an upgrade over the sexy PowerShot SD780 IS, offering a wider-angle lens and a handful of enhancements for $50 more.
Price Range: $279.99 - $279.99
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General
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Product TypeDigital camera - Compact
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Enclosure ColorBlack
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Resolution12.1 megapixels
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Optical Sensor TypeCCD
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Total Pixels12,400,000 pixels
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Effective Sensor Resolution12,100,000 pixels
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Optical Sensor Size1/2.3"
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Digital Zoom4 x
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Image ProcessorDIGIC 4
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Image StabilizerOptical (image sensor shift mechanism)
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Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty9
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Digital Video FormatH.264
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Image Recording FormatJPEG
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AV InterfacesHDMI, Composite video/audio
Exposure & White Balance
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Light SensitivityISO 1600, ISO 3200 (2Mpix), ISO 800, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO 400, ISO auto
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Exposure MeteringEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
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Exposure ModesProgram, Automatic
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Shooting ProgramsSnow, Night snapshot, Digital macro, Beach, Underwater, Sunset, Stitch assist, Aquarium, Indoor, Foliage, Kids & pets, High sensitivity, Fireworks, Slow shutter, Portrait mode
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Special EffectsVivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Positive Film, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Darker Skin Tone, Lighter Skin Tone, Color Accent, Color Swap
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White BalanceAutomatic, Presets, Custom
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White Balance PresetsDaylight, Tungsten light, Fluorescent, Cloudy
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Max Shutter Speed1/1500 sec
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Min Shutter Speed15 sec
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Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Lens System
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Type4 x x Zoom lens - 5 mm - 20 mm - F/2.8-5.9
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera28 - 112 mm
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Focus AdjustmentAutomatic
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Min Focus Range11.8 in
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Macro Focus Range1 in
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Zoom AdjustmentMotorized drive
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Lens Construction5 groups / 6 elements
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FeaturesUA lens, Built-in lens shield
Camera Flash
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Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
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Flash ModesFill-in mode, Slow synchro, Auto mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
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FeaturesAF illuminator
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Effective Flash Range1 ft - 13 ft
Additional Features
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Continuous Shooting Speed0.8 frames per second
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Self Timer Delay2 sec, 10 sec
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Additional FeaturesDisplay brightness control, In-camera red-eye fix, Scene Detection Technology, Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, I-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system, Face Detection Self-timer, Blink Detection technology, Exif Print support, 720p HD movie recording, AF lock, DPOF support, RGB primary color filter, Safety zoom, Digital tele-converter, FE lock, Motion Detection Technology, AE lock, Histogram display, Camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Direct print
Display
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Type2.7 in LCD display
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Display FeaturesBuilt-in
Microphone
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Microphone Operation ModeMono
Connections
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Connector Type1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x DC power input
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Memory Card SlotSD card
Viewfinder
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Viewfinder TypeNone
System Requirements for PC Connection
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Operating System SupportApple Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.5, MS Windows XP SP2, MS Windows Vista
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Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
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Included AccessoriesBattery charger, USB cable, Wrist strap, Audio / video cable
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Body MaterialMetal
Software
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SoftwareCanon ZoomBrowser EX, Canon PhotoStitch, Drivers & Utilities, Canon ImageBrowser
Battery
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Supported BatteryCanon NB-4L
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Supported Battery1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Memory / Storage
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Supported Memory CardsSDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCardplus
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Image StorageJPEG 4000 x 3000, JPEG 3264 x 2448, JPEG 2592 x 1944, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 4000 x 2248
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Video CaptureH.264 - 640 x 480, H.264 - 320 x 240, H.264 - 1280 x 720
Dimensions & Weight
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Width3.5 in
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Depth0.8 in
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Height2.2 in
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Weight4.2 oz
Environmental Parameters
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Min Operating Temperature32 °F
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Max Operating Temperature104 °F
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