Canon PowerShot SD940 IS (Digital IXUS 120 IS)

" 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. "

- Canon -

Your Camera, Your Color

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.

4x Optical Zoom

Canon's commitment to innovation defines the excitement of the PowerShot SD940 IS. 12.1 Megapixel resolution is more than a number, it's your cutting-edge link to the outstanding clarity and quality you've always wanted in your images. Think bold and big, because razor-sharp oversized prints are a breeze. Get the picture? It's absolutely brilliant.

The PowerShot SD940 IS has a 4x Optical Zoom lens that makes it easy to get the inspiring, emotive close-ups that will make your images lasting keepsakes. This magnificent lens gives you the power to shoot distant subjects with razor-sharp precision and stunning lifelike color. So you can brilliantly capture a closer shot of a landscape, or a child's big smile.

The PowerShot SD940 IS is equipped with Canon's acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake - one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. Even when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you'll be proud to shoot and share. And Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer Technology is so convenient to use. It functions perfectly with or without a flash.

720p HD movie

The PowerShot SD940 IS lets you record video in beautiful high definition (1,280 x 720 pixels). The camera also makes it easy to enjoy HD movies (and still photos) on your HDTV with a mini-HDMI connector for direct connection to a high-definition monitor or TV. You'll enjoy the HD experience with no degradation of image or audio in the signal, plus the ability to display up to 130 thumbnails at once.

2.7-inch PureColor System LCD

The PowerShot SD940 IS gives you a large 2.7-inch PureColor System LCD screen for excellent control when framing your shots. Canon's PureColor System LCD offers spectacular color, resolution and contrast even when viewed at an angle. The screen is highly durable and easy to see in any light with a scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating. It also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light - a perfect feature for gathering friends and family around to see your images.

Improved Smart AUTO Mode

Just set the Canon PowerShot SD940 IS to Smart AUTO and you're ready for maximum enjoyment from your picture taking every time. It's a relaxing and satisfying way to shoot because you can completely concentrate on your subject, knowing that the camera has the technical details covered. Advanced Canon technology intelligently analyzes your situation and shooting conditions. Then it automatically selects an appropriate setting from 22 specially defined settings. So whether you're photographing flowers, a captivating sunset or your friends at the park, you can be confident that you're getting dramatic, memorable images. Even if your subject is moving, Canon's advanced detection technologies capture the action as it happens.

Easy to use with built in hints and tips

PowerShot SD940 IS lets you focus on the fun and creativity of photography by making your shooting experience easy and intuitive. While you're shooting, you'll see helpful hints and informative tips for each function right on the PureColor System LCD monitor. Shooting information is in plain language - no advanced photographic knowledge required. And Canon has even made it easier to search for images on your computer by including the shooting date in the folder name.

Type of Camera

Type of Camera
Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 4x Optical/4x Digital/16x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System

Image Capture Device

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

Focal Length
5.0 (W) - 20.0 (T) mm (35mm equivalent: 28 (W) - 112 (T) mm)

Digital Zoom
4x

Focusing Range
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)

Autofocus System
TTL Autofocus

Viewfinder & Monitor

LCD Monitor
2.7-inch TFT color LCD widescreen with wide viewing angle

LCD Pixels
Approx. 230,000 dots

LCD Coverage
100%

Aperture and Shutter

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

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

White Balance Control
Auto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
*The color of the faces is evaluated in Face AiAF

Flash

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

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
Not available

Continuous Shooting
Approx. 0.8 fps

Image Storage

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

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

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

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

Power Source
1. Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-4L 2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (optional)

Shooting Capacity
Still Image: approx. 220 shots*

Playback Time
Approx. 360 min. * LCD screen on. The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when fully-charged batteries are used.

Physical Specifications

Operating Temperature
32-104°F/0-40°C

Operating Humidity
10-90%

Dimensions (WxHxD)
3.52 x 2.16 x 0.79/89.5 x 54.9 x 20.0 mm

Weight
Approx. 120 g (4.23 oz.) (camera body only)