Edit Description: Your camera says a lot about you - and according to Canon's new PowerShot SD940 IS, you're into hot design and cool technology. Emerging from your jeans pocket or purse like a sleek little jewel, the PowerShot SD940 IS makes a statement before you even take a picture. And the new menu ensures easy access to all its advanced Canon technology, where 12.1 Megapixels, improved Smart AUTO Mode and 720p HD movies are just the beginning.... read more
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Specs also know as: Canon Digital IXUS 120 IS
General Info
Consumer
Camera class:
Sensor
12.1 megapixels
Efective resolution:
CCD
Type:
6.16 mm x 4.62 mm
Size:
No
Sensor cleaning:
Lens
No
Interchangeable lens:
4x
Optical zoom:
28 - 112 mm
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
f2.8 - 5.9
Maximum aperture:
1.2 in
Closest focusing distance:
No
Filter thread:
4x
Digital zoom:
1/1500-15sec
Shutter speeds:
Previewing
No
Viewfinder:
2.70 in
Display size:
230k pixels
Display resolution:
No
Moving display:
No
Touchscreen:
No
Second display:
No
Built-in projector:
Focus
Phase detection
AF Type:
Flash
Always on (Fill-in), Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Modes:
13.12 ft
Range:
Video
Yes
Video capture:
1280x720
Maximum resolution:
30 fps
Maximum framerate at max, resolution:
H.264
Codec:
Yes
Sound:
Mono
Sound recording type:
No
Zoom while capturing:
No
Simultaneous video and picture capturing:
2
Video compression levels number:
Camera Features
Yes
Image stabilization:
Optical
Stabilization type:
80-1600
ISO sensitivity:
Yes
Exposure compensation:
No
Auto bracketing:
Center-weighted, Spot
Light metering:
2 seconds, 10 seconds, When a face is detected
Self timer:
Continuous shooting (0.8 fps), Histogram
Other features:
White balance:
5
Number of available presets:
Yes
Custom white balance:
Portrait, Other
Scene modes:
Pictures, Red-eye correction when previewing
In-camera editing:
Face
Recognition:
Files - Resolution
Formats:
No
RAW:
6
Resolution settings number:
4000 x 3000 pixels
Resolution:
4000 x 2248 pixels
3264 x 2448 pixels
2592 x 1944 pixels
1600 x 1200 pixels
640 x 480 pixels
6
Image compression levels number:
Connectivity
Yes
USB:
2.0
Type:
Yes
HDMI:
No
Wi-Fi:
No
Hot shoe:
Yes (SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus)
Memory card support:
Body
3.52 in x 2.16 in x 0.79 in
Dimensions (WxHxD):
4.23 oz
Weight:
Black, Blue, Brown, Gray
Available color options:
Power
Rechargeable (proprietary)
Battery:
Li-ion
Rechargable type:
US Availability
Available
Market status:
European Availability
Available
Market status:
Links
Official page:
-
in English:
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Alternative variants
You can add different versions of a single gadget as alternative variants.
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