Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Digital Camera (Brown)
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The Canon PowerShot SD940 IS is a 12.1 megapixel, stylish and powerful camera that easily fits into your wardrobe and digital lifestyle. Sleek, rounded lines, a sophisticated metal finish, a 4x optical zoom lens and Canon's sharp 2.7" Pure Color LCD bring form and function together. The SD940 IS features an intuitive set of controls to help you capture the highest quality photos and HD video. A newly developed menu system offers helpful hints and tips to maximize your shooting experience. Advanced optics, Smart Auto image capture, and Canon's legendary DIGIC 4 Image Processor make capturing your world easier than ever before.
- Stylish, Sophisticated Design
- With its sleek, rounded lines and subtle metallic finish, the SD940 IS embodies modern, sophisticated style. From casual to formal wear, the SD940 IS is the perfect accessory.
- High Performance Imaging
- With 12.1 megapixels of resolution and Canon's latest DIGIC 4 Image Processor, the SD940 IS produces brilliant, life-like photographs with rich color and stunning detail. A newly developed menu system gets the most out of the camera with useful tips that help you shoot like a pro.
- 4x Optical Zoom Lens
- With an equivalent zoom range of 28-112mm, Canon's 4x optical zoom lens captures everything from sweeping landscapes to telephoto action pictures. A large f/2.8 aperture allows you to create dramatic portraits by emphasizing your subject's face and blurring the background with a soft, shallow depth-of-field.
- HD Video Recording
- The SD940 IS captures beautiful, 720p HD video. From live concerts to family vacations, the SD940 IS is the HD video camera that you can, and will, take with you everywhere. Connect the camera to your HDTV with an optional HDMI cable and enjoy your memories in 100% digital High Definition.
- 2.7" Pure Color LCD
- Framing your photos couldn't be easier than with the SD940 IS's bright, crisp 2.7" LCD. Smooth color transitions and high resolution rendering make composing and viewing effortless - even under bright sunlight.
- Smart Auto Exposure
- Concentrate on your subjects - let the camera handle the pictures. Canon's Smart Auto mode analyzes your shooting conditions with 22 pre-defined scene settings. From a wide, floral landscape to a night on the town with friends, the SD940 IS intelligently captures your memories - maximizing quality while minimizing effort.
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| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 12.1 Megapixel, Actual Pixels: 12.4 Megapixel |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CCD |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV Audio: Linear PCM |
| Max Resolution | 4000 x 3000 |
| Other Resolutions |
3264 x 2448 2592 x 1944 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 4,000 x 2248 @ 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens |
EFL: 5-20 mm (35mm equivalent: 28-112 mm) Aperture: f/2.8 (W) - 5.9 (T) |
| Zoom |
Optical: 4x Digital: 4x |
| Focus Range |
Wide: 1' (0.30 m) - Infinity Telephoto: 1.6' (0.49 m) - Infinity Wide Macro: 1.2" (3.05 cm) - 1.6' (48.77 cm) Digital Macro: 1.2" (3.05 cm) - 3.9" (9.91 cm) |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 80-1600 |
| Shutter | 15 - 1/1500 seconds |
| Exposure Metering | Center-weighted, Evaluative, Spot |
| Exposure Modes |
Modes: AE Lock, Program, i-Contrast Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual, Fluorescent H |
| Burst Rate | Up to 0.8 fps |
| Self Timer | 2 Seconds, 10 Seconds |
| Remote Control | None |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, FE Lock, Flash On, Off, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync |
| Effective Flash Range |
Wide: 1 - 13' (0.30 - 3.96 m) Telephoto: 1.6 - 6.6' (0.49 - 2.01 m) |
| External Flash Connection | None |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | None |
| Memory Card Type |
SD SDHC MMC MMCplus HC MMCplus |
| Still Images per GB | JPEG: 313 @ Highest Resolution - 7681 @ Lowest Resolution |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Clip Length |
Up to 4GB or 60 Minutes
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Please Note:HD 1280 x 720 record 4 GB or 10 minutes close |
| Audio Recording | With Video, Mono |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | None |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD Widescreen (230000 pixels) |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity |
USB 2.0 HDMI A (Full Size) |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating/Storage Temperature |
32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C) Humidity: 10 - 90% |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | NB-4L2 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| AC Power Adapter | ACK-DC10 (Optional) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.52 x 2.16 x 0.79" / 89.41 x 54.86 x 20.07 mm |
| Weight | 4.23 oz / 120 g (Camera only) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 14 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Nice body color (8)
- Compact (7)
- Easy to use (7)
- Good image quality (7)
- Image stabilization (7)
Cons
Best Uses
- Family photos (12)
- Travel (9)
- Landscape/scenery (6)
- Low light (5)
- Video (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (8), Photo enthusiast (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
A lot of good stuff in a small sleep pac
I use this camera for everything in everything. I bring it with me everywhere, from work to parties to outings. As you use it more often, and play with it more frequently, you...Read complete review
I use this camera for everything in everything. I bring it with me everywhere, from work to parties to outings. As you use it more often, and play with it more frequently, you can really use the settings to your advantage to take the best pictures. Resolution is great, screen size is big and easy to use. One downside is that the controls are difficult to operate at times, secondary to size. But that is the sacrifice of getting so much in such a small and sleek package!
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Most Liked Negative Review
not as good as my previous Canon
I use it to take photos on my daily life, things I like at the street, photos of my children, etc.
I like the fact that it is very lig...Read complete review
I use it to take photos on my daily life, things I like at the street, photos of my children, etc.
I like the fact that it is very light.
I had a Canon Powershot SD700 IS before which took better photos than this one. Its menu was easier to follow too.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
If you are looking for a camera that is good for your family, easy to use, not a professional camera, small and easy to carry even in your pocket then this is the one!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
This camera is great!
We use this camera mostly to take pictures of our children.
We are happy with the results!
Easy to use!
The only reason I gave this camera 4 stars instead of 5 is beacuse on some indoor pictures that we took- the colors looked un-natural, but that could also be something in the setting that I was not able to figure out.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
It has black and white photos with a special cool feature that only selects one color and leave everything else black and white!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Nice Body Color
Cons
- Poor Image Quality
Best Uses
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
I have had a lot of Canon cameras and all have been great except this one. Inside flash shots came out yellowish and washed out. Out side shots were not crisp and clear.
This was all on the auto setting.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
I wanted an everyday camera to take pictures of friends and on travel excursions. This little camera suits my needs and then some. It takes good pictures and video and has lots of options for special modes that I have found come in handy. Most importantly, it automatically switches to many of these useful modes (ie: macro) so I don't need to remember to do it myself. One regret I have is that I didn't buy a more weather resistant camera, but that's my own fault.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
I use this camera for family photos.
Pros
- Nice Body Color
Cons
- No memory card supplied
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
I purchased this camera to replace the Canon I had stolen and it has been easy to use. I like the new one better as it is smaller and still has same great features. I like the small and easy to recharge battery.
Pros
- Very light
Cons
- Poor Image Quality
- Poor Image Stabilization
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
I use it to take photos on my daily life, things I like at the street, photos of my children, etc.
I like the fact that it is very light.
I had a Canon Powershot SD700 IS before which took better photos than this one. Its menu was easier to follow too.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
I love this point and shoot camera. I really love the wide lense. Great for outdoor pictures. I was trying to take pictures at a wedding and some of them did not turn out that great because of the weird lighting. I would recommend this camera to a friend.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
Extremely small. I took it to a concert and didn't worry about it. It was on my wrist the whole time, so small, no worries.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
Very simple to use, fit in the pocket. I just love it!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
- Poor Flash
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
I use this camera for everything in everything. I bring it with me everywhere, from work to parties to outings. As you use it more often, and play with it more frequently, you can really use the settings to your advantage to take the best pictures. Resolution is great, screen size is big and easy to use. One downside is that the controls are difficult to operate at times, secondary to size. But that is the sacrifice of getting so much in such a small and sleek package!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good in Low Light
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
This is a very good camera for when you want something small to carry everywhere but still be able to take good shots when you want to. I had the 880SD, and the major difference was that with the 940 you can't program the sound & picture when the camera turns on, but otherwise the image is sharper & the control panel is easier to navigate. A very solid little camera.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Video
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Digital Camera (Brown):
light and small takes good pictures
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Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
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Card Readers
Download your pictures faster and save battery life.
- Price: $9.95
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What's in the Box
- NB-4L Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (3.7v 760mAh)
- CB-2LV Battery Charger
- IFC-400PCU USB Interface Cable
- AVC-DC400 Video Interface Cable
- Wrist Strap
- Software CD-ROM
- 1-Year Canon U.S.A. Warranty
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