Canon PowerShot SX40 HS specs
General Info
Point-and-shoot
Camera class:
Sensor
12.1 megapixels
Efective resolution:
CMOS
Type:
No
3-chip sensor:
6.16 mm x 4.62 mm
Size:
No
Sensor cleaning:
DiGiC 5
Processor model:
Lens
No
Interchangeable lens:
35x
Optical zoom:
24 - 840 mm
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
f2.7 - 5.8
Maximum aperture:
No
Filter thread:
4x
Digital zoom:
1/3200-15sec
Shutter speeds:
Previewing
Yes
Viewfinder:
Electronic Viewfinder
Type:
Yes
LiveView:
230k pixels
Display resolution:
Yes
Moving display:
No
Touchscreen:
No
Second display:
No
Built-in projector:
Focus
Phase detection
AF Type:
No
Custom point:
Yes
AF Assist Beam:
Yes
Manual Focus:
Flash
Always on (Fill-in), Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Modes:
Flash exposure compensation
Flash features:
23 ft
Range:
Video
Yes
Video capture:
1920x1080
Maximum resolution:
24 fps
Maximum framerate at max, resolution:
H.264
Codec:
Yes
Sound:
Stereo
Sound recording type:
No
Zoom while capturing:
No
Simultaneous video and picture capturing:
Camera Features
Yes
Image stabilization:
Optical
Stabilization type:
100-3200
ISO sensitivity:
Aperture priority, Shutter Speed priority, Full manual
Exposure modes:
Yes
Exposure compensation:
No
Auto bracketing:
Center-weighted, Spot, Matrix
Light metering:
2 seconds, 10 seconds, Custom seconds, When a face is detected, Other
Self timer:
Continuous shooting (10.3 fps), Histogram
Other features:
White balance:
6
Number of available presets:
Yes
Custom white balance:
Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night scene, Other
Scene modes:
Pictures, Red-eye correction when previewing, Videos
In-camera editing:
Face, Smile, Blink
Recognition:
Files - Resolution
Formats:
No
RAW:
4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Image ratio options:
16
Resolution settings number:
4000 x 2248 pixels with 16:9 ratio
Resolution:
2816 x 1584 pixels with 16:9 ratio
1920 x 1080 pixels with 16:9 ratio
640 x 360 pixels with 16:9 ratio
4000 x 2664 pixels with 3:2 ratio
2816 x 1880 pixels with 3:2 ratio
1600 x 1064 pixels with 3:2 ratio
640 x 424 pixels with 3:2 ratio
4000 x 3000 pixels with 4:3 ratio
2816 x 2112 pixels with 4:3 ratio
Connectivity
Yes
USB:
2.0
Type:
Yes
HDMI:
No
Wi-Fi:
Yes
Hot shoe:
Yes (SD, SDHC, SDXC)
Memory card support:
Body
4.84 in x 3.64 in x 4.24 in
Dimensions (WxHxD):
21.2 oz
Weight:
No
Rugged:
Black
Available color options:
Power
Rechargeable (proprietary)
Battery:
Warranty
Battery Charger CB-2LC, Lens Cap, Case for Hot Shoe Cap, Neck Strap NS-DC11, Interface Cable IFC-400PCU, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
Accessories:
US Availability
Available
Market status:
$429.99
MSRP price :
European Availability
Available
Market status:
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Description: The PowerShot SX40 HS is a versatile compact point-and-shoot camera that easily captures amazing photos and videos. The Canon HS SYSTEM boosts low-light performance with the new Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor and a high-sensitivity 12.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. This advanced Canon technology delivers stunning image quality with reduced noise and blur. Colors are more vibrant and white balance is true-to-life. The 35x Optical Zoom... read more