• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Canon PowerShot SD940 IS
  • Olympus Stylus 1
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Successor:   Olympus Stylus 1s
Stylus 1 vs Stylus 1s
General
Model Number: SD940 IS Stylus 1
Alternate Model Number(s): Digital IXUS 120 IS  
Camera Format: Ultra Compact EVF
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $299.99 $699.99
Street Price: $299.95 $449.00
Date Available: 2009-09-15 2013-12-15
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 4.9 oz (140 g)
includes batteries
14.3 oz (404 g)
includes batteries
Size: 3.5 x 2.2 x 0.8 in.
(90 x 55 x 20 mm)
4.6 x 3.4 x 2.2 in.
(116 x 87 x 57 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:    
Effective Megapixels: 12.1 12.0
Sensor Format: 1/2.3 inch 1/1.7 inch
Sensor size: 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.54 microns 1.92 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9 4:3
Color Filter Type: RGBG RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:    
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:   51
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):   20.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):   11.6
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):   179
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3),
4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9),
3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
3968 x 2976 (11.8 MP, 4:3),
2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3),
1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3),
3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3),
1920 x 1440 (2.8 MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3),
1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.2) JPEG, 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second: 0.8 8.1
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (120p)
320x240 (240p)
Movie File Format: MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264) with linear PCM 16-bit 48kHz stereo audio / AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out: Yes Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a n/a
Lens: Canon Zoom Lens i.Zuiko Digital ED; 12 elements in 10 groups, 8 apherical
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 28 - 112mm 28 - 300mm
Focal Length (actual): 5 - 20mm 6 - 64mm
Zoom Ratio: 4.00x 10.70x
Aperture Range: f/2.8 (W) - f/5.9 (T) f/2.8 - f/8 (W/T); built-in 3-stop ND filter
Integrated ND Filter: No Yes
Normal Focus Range: 30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 3 - 50 cm
1.2 - 19.7 in
5 - 60 cm
2.0 - 23.6 in
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a Body threads for opt. adapter
Optical Image Stabilization: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom Values: Up to 4x 2x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection Contrast Detection: 35-area multiple AF (All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target)
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes Yes
Manual Focus: No Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: LCD EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:   1.44M-dot LCD, 0.58x magnification (35mm eq.), ~100% coverage, ~18mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter
Focus Peaking: No Yes
EVF Resolution: n/a 1,440,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):   0.58x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):    
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.7 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 230,000 dots 1,040,000 dots
Touchscreen: No Yes
Articulating Screen: No Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom: 10.0x 14.0x
Top Deck Display: No
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):   12800
Minimum ISO (native):   100
ISO Settings: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode) AUTO ISO 100 - 12800 (customizable, Default 100-1600) Manual ISO 100 - 12800, 1/3 EV steps
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent , Flash, Manual (2), Kelvin
Shutter Speed Range: 1/1500 - 15 sec 1/2000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode: No Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center), Face Detect AE 324-zone Digital ESP, Center-weighted Average, Spot
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: No Yes
Shutter Priority: No Yes
Full Manual Exposure: No Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: 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 Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Sunset, Documents, Panorama (assist-only), Fireworks, Multiple Exposure, Beach & Snow), 11 Art Filters and 5 Art Effects.
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds 2, 12, custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):   Yes
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Off, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync, Full, Manual, Wireless (4 channels, 4 groups)
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: Auto ISO: 1-13 ft./30cm-4.0m (W), 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm-2.0m (T) ISO 1600 (W/T): 0.1 - 10.3m / 0.3 - 33.8 ft.
Max Flash Sync:   1/2000 (internal flash)
Flash Exposure Compensation:   +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: n/a Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:   Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:   UHS-I
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: No Yes
Uncompressed Format:   12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format: MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264) with linear PCM 16-bit 48kHz stereo audio / AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory: No memory included No memory included
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No Yes
NFC: No No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant: Yes Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: Yes
Remote Control Type:   Optional RM-UC1 Remote cable
Connections (extended): Mini-HDMI, DC input Multi-connector (USB/AV/Remote); Type-D Micro HDMI
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 2.37 0.42
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):   0.44
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):   Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):   0.40
Camera penalizes early shutter press? No No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 0.8 8.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): Unlimited Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):   8.1
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):   32
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):   8.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):   26
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.48 seconds 0.27 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): 0.55 seconds 0.32 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus):    
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):   0.40 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.077 seconds 0.040 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time: 1.9 seconds 1.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time:   0.6 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power: 4.4 seconds 3.4 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 220 shots 410 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary NB-4L Proprietary BLS-5
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary NB-4L Lithium-ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary BLS-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: Yes
Internal Charging Supported: No
Software
Included Software: Canon Software Suite CD-ROM OLYMPUS Viewer 3 CD-ROM
OS Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS  
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Optical Image Stabilization, Smart Auto, Face, Blink and Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction, HD Movies, HDMI Output. Available in Blue, Black, Silver and Brown. 28-300mm equivalent f/2.8 stabilized lens, 1/1.7-inch BSI CMOS sensor, TruePic VI processor, high-res EVF, tilting LCD touchscreen, built-in Wi-Fi, 7fps full-res burst mode, Full HD 1080p movies. Available in black.