Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 with Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Overview
Let's compare Canon PowerShot SD940 IS with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310.
These models are included in the Ultracompact cameras.
Canon SD940 IS was released in 2009, and Sony W310 in 2010.
Cyber-shot DSC-W310 is newer, which is a plus. PowerShot SD940 IS 1 years older.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 12 MP.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Cyber-shot DSC-W310), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Sony W310, the maximum ISO is greater by 1600.
Both cameras have Optical image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot SD940 IS has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
PowerShot SD940 IS |
Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
| Brand |
Canon
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Sony
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| Model |
PowerShot SD940 IS |
Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
| Announced |
August, 2009 |
January, 2010 |
| Body Type |
Ultracompact |
Ultracompact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
3 |
5 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
2" |
2" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
230k pixels |
230k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
9 |
9 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/15 sec |
1/1 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/1500 sec |
1/2000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
1.0 fps |
1.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
4.00 |
3.00 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
CCD |
CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Sensor Area |
28.5 mm² |
28.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
12 MP |
12 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4000 x 3000 |
4000 x 3000 |
| Max Native ISO |
1600 |
3200 |
| Min Native ISO |
80 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
640 x 480 |
| Video Formats |
H.264 |
Motion JPEG |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
0 shots |
0 shots |
| Battery Type |
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| Battery Model |
NB-4L |
NP-BN1 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
120 g |
137 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
89 x 55 x 20 mm |
95 x 55 x 19 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus |
SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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