Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S5300

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Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S5300

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon S5300 Review.

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Differences

Canon SD940 IS advantages over Nikon S5300

Bigger pixels
~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Larger lens aperture
f/2.8 vs f/3.7
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

220 vs 180 shots
Capture more photos
Longer exposure
15 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon S5300 advantages over Canon SD940 IS

Less expensive
$180 vs $300 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More telephoto lens reach
200 mm vs 112 mm
Capture objects farther away
Newer
11 years vs 15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
460k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle lens
25 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster JPEG shooting
8.6 fps vs 0.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX48S

Canon SD940 IS

Panasonic DMC-FX48S

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
HDMI out

$259
1/2.33 inch

Longer stills battery life
Wider angle lens

Compare Canon SD940 IS vs Panasonic DMC-FX48S

Nikon S5300

Panasonic DMC-FX48S

$210
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$259
1/2.33 inch

Larger lens aperture
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic DMC-FX48S

Compared to Canon SD960 IS

Canon SD940 IS

Canon SD960 IS

$300
1/2.3 inch

$299
1/2.3 inch

Manual focus
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon SD940 IS vs Canon SD960 IS

Nikon S5300

Canon SD960 IS

$210
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$299
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Canon SD960 IS

Compared to Canon SD1400 IS

Canon SD940 IS

Canon SD1400 IS

$300
1/2.3 inch

Faster JPEG shooting
Higher extended ISO

$280
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More pixels

Compare Canon SD940 IS vs Canon SD1400 IS

Nikon S5300

Canon SD1400 IS

$210
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$280
1/2.3 inch

Larger lens aperture
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Canon SD1400 IS

Compared to Nikon S3600

Canon SD940 IS

Nikon S3600

$300
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Larger lens aperture

$350
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3600

Nikon S5300

Nikon S3600

$210
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$350
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S3600

Compared to Canon 340 HS

Canon SD940 IS

Canon 340 HS

$300
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Larger lens aperture

$199
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon SD940 IS vs Canon 340 HS

Nikon S5300

Canon 340 HS

$210
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Shoots 60p video

$199
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Manual focus

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Canon 340 HS

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