Canon PowerShot S110 vs Canon PowerShot SD940 IS

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot S110 and the Canon PowerShot SD940 IS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon PowerShot S110 was introduced in September 2012 and Canon PowerShot SD940 IS was introduced in August 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot S110 over Canon PowerShot SD940 IS.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SD940 IS over Canon PowerShot S110.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon PowerShot S110 has a 3.0" screen with 461k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot SD940 IS has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Canon PowerShot S110 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Canon PowerShot S110 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800. Canon PowerShot SD940 IS features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

Canon PowerShot S110 is equipped with DIGIC 5 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot SD940 IS is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon PowerShot S110

Canon PowerShot S110 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon PowerShot S110 has a Mini HDMI and Canon PowerShot SD940 IS has an HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon PowerShot S110 comes with NB-5L battery pack with battery life of 200 shots and Canon PowerShot SD940 IS comes with NB-4L battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Canon PowerShot S110 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Canon PowerShot SD940 IS has a single SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot S110, and up to 1/1500 sec on Canon PowerShot SD940 IS. Canon PowerShot S110 can shoot continuously up to 2.1 fps. Canon PowerShot SD940 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m on Canon PowerShot S110 and 4.00 m on Canon PowerShot SD940 IS..

Canon PowerShot S110 body has dimensions of 99 x 59 x 27 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 1.06") and Canon PowerShot SD940 IS body has dimensions of 89 x 55 x 20 mm (3.5 x 2.17 x 0.79"). Canon PowerShot S110 weighs 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz) and Canon PowerShot SD940 IS weighs 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz).

Canon PowerShot S110

Canon PowerShot SD940 IS

99 mm

59 mm

89 mm

55 mm

59 mm

55 mm