- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
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28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 10.0 megapixels
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35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Canon SD940 IS advantages over Canon A3000 IS
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Thinner
20 mm
vs
28 mm
Thinner
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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More pixels
12.1
vs
10.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
-
Wider angle lens
28 mm
vs
35 mm
Capture more of the scene
-
Higher extended ISO
3200
vs
1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Canon A3000 IS advantages over Canon SD940 IS
-
Less expensive
$150 vs
$300 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
-
More telephoto lens reach
140 mm
vs
112 mm
Capture objects farther away
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX48S
Canon
SD940 IS
Panasonic
DMC-FX48S
Canon
A3000 IS
Panasonic
DMC-FX48S
Compared to Canon SD960 IS
Canon
SD940 IS
Canon
SD960 IS
-
Manual focus
-
Faster JPEG shooting
Canon
A3000 IS
Canon
SD960 IS
Compared to Canon A1100 IS
Canon
SD940 IS
Canon
A1100 IS
-
Less expensive
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Canon
A3000 IS
Canon
A1100 IS
-
Less expensive
-
More dots on screen
Compared to Canon A3100 IS
Canon
SD940 IS
Canon
A3100 IS
Canon
A3000 IS
Canon
A3100 IS
Compared to Canon SD1400 IS
Canon
SD940 IS
Canon
SD1400 IS
-
Faster JPEG shooting
-
Higher extended ISO
-
Less expensive
-
More pixels
Canon
A3000 IS
Canon
SD1400 IS
-
Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels