Canon PowerShot SD940IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-inch LCD (Blue) Review
1. This is really a credit card size camera...very very small. very easy to fit into any pocket. Sometime I feel it is too small to hold it. very easy to get the flash light blocked by finger.
2. Picture quality just all right. Again it depends what you are comparing too. For point and short, I think it does decent job especially out door. Focus does take some time (this is not a SLR, so do not expect that type of speed). Also I realized some picture around the edge/corner of the picture, objects looks weird (not straight)
3. Great video quality, I put it on the HDTV, results are better than I expected. It is not really HD show, but very clear. both out door and indoor.
4. I need to use some kind of software to convert the video to the format that a Windows PC or a DVD player can read. that is a down side. So if you do not own a MAC or you are not very good at computer, this might be some issue for you
5. Video takes lots of disk space on the memory card.
Overall I like it, most because it is so small to carry (i am little sick carrying the SLR and my 2 years old daughter). Also great HD movie function, it is better quality than my hard driver Panasonic camcorder.
Canon PowerShot SD940IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-inch LCD (Blue) Feature
- 12.1-megapixel resolution; 28mm wide-angle lens with 4x optical zoom and Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer
- Capture 720p HD movies; HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV
- Crisp 2.7-inch PureColor System LCD with wide viewing angle
- Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined shooting situations
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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.
- Never leave home without this sleek, polished camera; in timeless colors of muted metallics to match any mood.
- Filled with features such as a 12.1 Megapixel resolution, a 28mm Wide-Angle Lens with 4x Optical Zoom and Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer.
- 720p HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output connector for easy playback of video and photos on your HDTV.
- Large, crisp 2.7-inch PureColor System LCD with wide viewing angle, great for sharing photos and videos with friends.
- Improved Smart AUTO Mode intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 22 predefined shooting situations.
- Easy to use with built in hints and tips.
- View Sample Images
Your Camera, Your Color.Never leave home without this sleek, polished camera; in timeless colors of muted metallics to match any mood.
It's so easy to have the PowerShot SD940 IS on hand wherever you go. Sized to fit anywhere from your jeans pocket to your smallest handbag, you'll never miss another photo op. All those imitators out there can't begin to capture the design icon status of a Canon ELPH. New for the PowerShot SD940 IS: smooth lines and brilliant simplicity are rendered in four memorable metallics.
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Only if camera size is the most imp criteria - B. Roy - Sunnyvale, CA, USA
If your last camera was a stone age 3.1 MP Kodak EasyShare DX6340, then almost any camera bought today will be miles ahead. This camera needs to be compared against the current crop of cameras on the market and not an ancient kodak. Technology has really leapfrogged in the past year or two and Canon seems to be resting on its past laurels while other companies are catching up.
I bought both this and the Panasonic ZS-7 recently. The ZS-7 is hands down a winner. I also note that there are other Panasonic models rated highly by consumer reports and had I known earlier, might not have bought this one.
So why do I rate this model a 3 stars -
To start off - the experience wasn't good. The first item shipped to me started getting ill about a month or two after I started using it. Basically, its focussing mechanism would freeze ruining many pictures and videos. Its been replaced since then and I keep my fingers crossed regarding its reliablility. I know another person who owns this camera. He hates it (I do moderately like mine). He hates it because of its very poor flash/low light performance.
To sum up - there are three major cons -
1) Bad flash/Low light performance
2) Fragile
3) Slippery to hold
4) Rather short battery life if you take videos.
5) Lens not as sharp as ZS-7
6) Rounded form factor means camera cannot stand on its edge easily - topples over. Try not to put it on a ledge and to take that self timer shot.
Now the pro's relative to my ZS-7
1) Small Size - gives it a "cool" wow factor and makes you also want to own one. I think thats why I bought mine and "moderately" like it.
2) Color is good but too vivid sometimes - makes a gray lake look blue in pics.
3) HD video quality is good, but ZS-7 is better with better compression with selectable bit rate (AVCHD lite). ZS7 lens also zooms silently all the way to 16X while taking videos. Sound is way better on ZS-7.
This camera is made in China. My Panasonic ZS-7 was made in Japan. My experience regarding reliabilility of high tech items out of China has been poor (Seagate drives for example - I've had 3 China made drives fail on me and the first SD-940 camera too failed).
If camera size is not the most important criteria, then I'd suggest other "shirtpocket" size cameras.
I suggest you take a look at the following - Panasonic DMC-FH20, ZS-3, ZS-7; Nikon S-8000; Canon SX210. You will get a sturdier product, better pictures and lot more bang for the buck.
Almost, but not quite, perfect - db -
This is an overall very good camera that I would recommend, but it still has a few issues. First, it has some shutter lag, just like many of its competitors. Second, my older Canon SD 1100is seemed to take better still shots. The fact that this newer camera takes HD video makes it a good buy (the SD 1100is did not take HD video but it did take very good DVD quality video). Portability and build quality are good. Canon's are a bit more expensive than competitors but I've been mostly pleased with mine and would buy it again.
Jul 18, 2010 00:21:06
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