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Canon PowerShot S40  
 
DCRP Review of PowerShot S40
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Manufacturer: Canon USA, Inc.
Model name: PowerShot S40
Date announced:
MSRP: $799
Official site: PowerShot S40 Home Page
 
Max resolution: 2272 x 1704 (4 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type):
Zoom capability: 3X optical + 3.6X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 35mm - 105mm
Crop factor (D-SLR only): N/A
Max. Aperture: F2.8 - F4.9
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: No
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): Yes
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support:
Supports conversion lenses:
 
LCD display: Yes/1.8"
LCD resolution:
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder:
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, flash strength, focus, shutter speed, aperture
ISO sensitivity: 50-400
Movie mode (format): Yes (AVI)
Movie resolution (max):
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: No
PictBridge support:
 
Storage method: CompactFlash Type II (16MB card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): 4-165
Batteries used: NB-2L (1)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.4 x 2.3 x 1.7 in / 111.8 x 58.4 x 43.2 mm
Weight (empty): 9.2 oz / 260 g
Bundled software: Canon Powershot Solutions
 
Misc. notes: All new design based on the PowerShot G2. Has a RAW mode which saves image data at a fraction of the size of TIFFs.