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The Canon PowerShot SD940 IS (IXUS 120 IS outside of N.A.) features 12.1MP resolution, a 4x wide-angle optical zoom lens (28–112 mm equiv.) with built-in Optical Image Stabilization,
and a large 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots).
The Canon SD940 IS allows you to record video in high definition (1280 x 720 pixels) @ 30fps for a 4GB clip at one time. An optional mini-HDMI connector allows you to display photos and HD movies from the camera directly to your HDTV.
Smart AUTO makes the Canon SD940 IS easy to use. In addition there are 18 Scene Modes including the ever popular Color Accent, where you choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome.
To guide you through the camera’s operation, the Hints & Tips UI provides on-screen explanations of the camera’s features during shooting, playback and in menus.
The Canon SD940 IS is point-and-shoot easy to use and ultra slim to fit in a jeans pocket or fashion purse. Available in four stylish colors: Black, Blue, Brown or Silver.
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- Specifications
| Canon SD940 IS / IXUS 120 IS |
QuickFact™ Sheet |
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| Image Sensor |
12.1 Megapixel, 1/2.3 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) |
| Lens |
28-112mm equiv., 4x optical zoom with optical IS, f/2.8 (W) - f/5.9 (T) |
| Media |
SD/SDHC |
| Viewfinder |
N/A |
| Shutter Speed |
15-1/1500 sec. |
| Continuous Shooting |
0.8 fps |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Program, Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Long Shutter, Stitch Assist, Movie |
| Exposure Metering |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot |
| ISO sensitivity |
Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent |
| Autofocus |
TTL Autofocus |
| White Balance |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
| LCD Monitor |
2.7-in. 230,000-dot |
| Movie |
HD 1,280 x 720 30fps |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
Approx. 89.5 x 54.9 x 20.0 mm /
3.52 x 2.16 x 0.79 in. |
| Weight (camera body only) |
Approx. 120g / 4.23 oz |
| MSRP |
US $299.99 / CAD $349.99 / UK £299.00 / €349.00 |
Related Links:
- Canon SD940 IS Press Release
- Sample Image, more
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Silver |
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| Canon IXUS 120 IS |
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Blue |
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Silver |
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| Canon SD940 IS / IXUS 120 IS |
Technical Specifications |
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| Type of Camera |
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| Type of Camera |
Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 4x Optical/4x Digital/16x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System |
| Image
Sensor |
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| Type |
12.1 Megapixel, 1/2.3 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) |
| Total Pixels |
Approx. 12.4 Megapixels |
| Effective Pixels |
Approx. 12.1 Megapixels |
| Lens |
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| Focal
Length |
5.0 (W) - 20.0 (T) mm (35mm equivalent: 28 (W) - 112 (T) mm) |
| Optical Zoom |
4x; Digital Zoom: 4x |
| Focusing
Range / Macro |
Normal: 1.0 ft./30cm-infinity (W), 1.6 ft./50 cm-infinity (T)
Macro: 1.2 in.-1.6 ft./3-50cm (W)
Digital Macro: 1.2-3.9 in./3-10cm (W) |
| Auto
Focus |
TTL Autofocus |
| Viewfinder & Monitor |
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| Viewfinder |
None |
| LCD Monitor |
2.7-inch TFT color LCD widescreen with wide viewing angle |
| LCD Pixels |
Approx. 230,000 pixels |
| LCD Coverage |
100% |
| Aperture and Shutter |
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| Maximum Aperture |
f/2.8 (W) - f/5.9 (T) |
| Shutter Speed |
15-1/1500 sec.; Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1-15 sec. |
| Exposure Control |
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| ISO Sensitivity |
Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index) |
| Light Metering Method |
Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot**
* Facial brightness is evaluated in Face AiAF
** Metering frame is fixed to the center |
| Exposure Control Method |
Program AE, i-Contrast; AE Lock |
| Exposure Compensation |
+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments |
| White Balance |
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| White Balance |
Auto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
*The color of the faces is evaluated in Face AiAF |
| Flash |
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| Built-in Flash |
Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro |
| Flash Range |
1-13 ft./30cm-4.0m (W), 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) |
| Recycling Time |
10 sec. or less (battery voltage=3.7V) |
| Flash Exposure Compensation |
N/A |
| Shooting Specifications |
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| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Program, Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Long Shutter, Stitch Assist, Movie |
| Photo Effects |
My Colors
My Colors Off, Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom |
| Self-Timer |
Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Face Detection Self-timer |
| Wireless Control |
N/A |
| Continuous Shooting |
Approx. 0.8 fps |
| Image Storage
Media |
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| Storage Media |
SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card |
| File Format |
Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1 |
| Image Compression |
Normal, Fine |
| JPEG Compression Mode |
Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
Movie: MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Monaural)) |
| Number of Recording Pixels |
Still Image: 4,000 x 3,000 (Large), 3,264 x 2,448 (Medium 1), 2,592 x 1,944 (Medium 2), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3/Date Stamp), 640 x 480 (Small), 4,000 x 2,248 (Widescreen)
Movie: High Definition: 1,280 x 720 (30 fps); Standard Definition: 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Available up to 4GB or 10 min. (HD)/60 min. (SD) per clip |
| Playback Specifications |
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| Playback Modes File |
Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Colors, My Category, By Date, By Folder, By File Type, Transition Effects, Histogram, Overexposure Warning, Index (4-130 thumbnails), Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, Trimming, Resize, Image Inspection Tool, i-Contrast |
| Erasing Specifications |
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| Erase Modes |
Still Image: single image, select range, select by date, select by category, select by folder, all images
Movie: part of movie, all of movie |
| Interfaces |
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| Computer Interface |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack) |
| Video Out |
NTSC/PAL |
| Audio Out |
Monaural |
| Other |
Mini-HDMI cable: connection to high definition monitor; Memory card slot: direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable |
| Power Supply |
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| Power Source |
1. Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-4L
2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (optional) |
| Shooting Capacity |
Still Image: approx. 220 shots*
* LCD screen on. The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when fully-charged batteries are used. |
| Playback Time |
Approx. 360 min. |
| Included
Accessories |
- Lithium-ion Battery Pack NB-4L
- Battery Charger CB-2LV
- Wrist Strap WS-DC7
- USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
- AV Cable AVC-DC400
- Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
| Dimensions (W
x H x D) |
89.5 x 54.9 x 20.0 mm /
3.52 x 2.16 x 0.79 in. |
| Weight (Camera
body only) |
Approx.120g / 4.23 oz. |
All data is based on Canon's standard
testing methods.
Subject to change without notice.
Note: 26 display languages provided (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Ukrainian, Farsi)
Product technical specifications (including MSRP and Included Accessories) are as represented by the manufacturer and subject to manufacturer's change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer or of Photoxels.
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