What are the specifications for the PowerShot SD940 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 120 IS

    08-Sep-2009
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    Camera Effective PixelsApprox. 12.1 million
    Image Sensor1 / 2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels : Approx. 12.4 million)
    Lens5.0 (W) - 20.0 (T) mm
    35mm film equivalent : 28 (W) - 112 (T) mm
    f / 2.8 (W) - f / 5.9 (T)
    Digital ZoomApprox. 4.0x (Up to approx. 16x in combination with the optical zoom)
    LCD Monitor2.7-inch type TFT color LCD monitor
    Approx. 230,000 dots, Picture coverage 100%
    AF Frame ModeFace AiAF / Center
    Servo AFOn / Off
    Focusing Range
    (from end of lens)
    Auto : 3 cm (1.2 in.) - infinity (W) / 50 cm (1.6 ft.) - infinity (T)
    Normal : 30 cm (12 in.) - infinity (W) / 50 cm (1.6 ft.) - infinity (T)
    Macro : 3 - 50 cm (1.2 in. - 1.6 ft.) (W)
    Infinity : 3 m (9.8 ft.) - infinity
    Digital Macro : 3 - 10 cm (1.2 - 3.9 in.)
    Kids&Pets : 1 m (3.3 ft.) - infinity
    ShutterMechanical shutter and electronic shutter
    Shutter Speed1 - 1 / 1500 sec.
    15 - 1 / 1500 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
    Image StabilizationLens-shift type
    Metering SystemEvaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot
    Exposure Compensation+/- 2 stops in 1 / 3 - stop increments
    ISO speed
    (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index)
    Auto / ISO 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
    White BalanceAuto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
    Built-in FlashAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
    * Red-eye reduction / Red-eye correction / FE Lock settings available
    Built-in Flash Range30 cm - 4.0 m (12 in. - 13 ft.) (W) / 50 cm - 2.0 m (1.6 - 6.6 ft.) (T)
    Shooting ModesShooting Mode : Auto, P, Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Beach, Underwater, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow, ISO 3200, Digital Macro, Color Accent, Color Swap, Stitch Assist
    Movie Mode : Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap
    Continuous ShootingApprox. 0.8 images / sec.
    Self-timerApprox. 10-sec. / Approx. 2-sec. delay, FaceSelf-Timer, Custom Timer
    i-ContrastOff / Auto
    Recording MediaSD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card
    File FormatDesign rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant
    Data TypeStill images : Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
    Movies : MOV (Image data : H.264, Audio data : Linear PCM) (Mono)
    CompressionFine, Normal
    Number of Recording Pixels
    (Still images)
    Large : 4000 x 3000 pixels
    Medium 1 : 3264 x 2448 pixels
    Medium 2 : 2592 x 1944 pixels
    Medium 3 : 1600 x 1200 pixels
    Small : 640 x 480 pixels
    Widescreen : 4000 x 2248 pixels
    Number of Recording Pixels
    (Movies)
    1280 x 720 pixels (30 frames / sec.)
    640 x 480 pixels (30 frames / sec.)
    320 x 240 pixels (30 frames / sec.)
    Number of Possible ShotsApprox. 220 images (Based on CIPA standardized measurement)
    Playback FunctionSingle Image, Movie, Magnified Focus, Index, Magnified, Filtered Playback, Slideshow
    Editing FunctionErase, Protect, My Category, Resize, My Colors, i-Contrast, Trimming, Rotate, Red-Eye Correction
    Direct Print TypePictBridge capable
    InterfaceHi-Speed USB (Dedicated connector with unified type of digital, audio and video*)
    HDMI (HDMI Mini Connector)
    * mini-B compatible
    Video / Audio output (NTSC and PAL capable, mono audio)
    Communication SettingsMTP, PTP
    PowerBattery Pack NB-4L
    (rechargeable lithium-ion battery)
    AC adapter kit ACK-DC10
    Operating Temperatures0 - 40 deg C (32 - 104 deg F)
    Operating Humidity10 - 90%
    Dimensions (excluding protrusions)89.5 x 54.9 x 20.0 mm (3.52 x 2.16 x 0.79 in.)
    Weight (camera body only)Approx. 120 g (4.23 oz.)
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    (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto
    - All data is based on tests by Canon.
    - The finished product, or exterior may differ from this report.