Canon PowerShot SX40

Description
Features
Specifications
Camera Includes
Accessories
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Looking on the exterior, the new Canon SX40 HS doesn't appear to be any different than the previous SX30 IS. However, it is what's on the inside that matters. While other camera makers had begun installing CMOS backside-illuminated (BSI) image sensors for their higher-level 2010 compact digital cameras, not Canon, they stayed with a 14-MP CCD for the SX30. That has all changed on the SX40 HS acquiring the identical 12-megapixel VMOS BSI that's included in the Canon Elph HS cameras, which up until have proved their worth for improved shooting performance and poor-light photo image quality.

In addition to the new image sensor, this camera has the new Digic 5 image processor which pledges to enhance color and noise along with contributing to speedier burst shooting plus full HD video capture. For instance, Canon says the newest High-speed HQ Burst function will let the SX40 shoot as many as 8 fps using full resolution.

A couple of other new functions have been included such as Intelligent image stabilization IS which looks at your shooting situation to decide how to best employ the optical IS function. However, the camera remains otherwise unchanged from the PowerShot SX30 right down to the 24-840mm f/2.7-5.8 35x lens. The SX40 HS should be available in the later part September for around $429.99.

Buy the PowerShot SX 40 here, Get the PowerShot SX 40 here,

- Announced Sep 14, 2011

Features

• 35x Zoom Lens (24-840mm Equivalent)
• 12.1MP High Resolution CMOS Sensor
• 2.7 inch Wide Vari-Angle LCD Display
• 1080p Full HD Video with Stereo Sound
• High Speed Burst Shooting @ 8fps
• Use Stabilization & Zoom for Video
• Advanced Smart AUTO for 32 Situations
• Optical Image Stabilizer for Sharp Pix
• Powerful DIGIC 5 Image Processor
• Lithium-ion Rechargeable Batteries

Specifications

Camera type	SLR-like (bridge)
Camera Image sensor
Maximum resolution	4000 x 3000
Image ratio width:height	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Operational pixels	12.1 megapixels
Image sensor size	1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Image sensor type	BSI-CMOS
Camera Image
ISO value	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
White bal presets	6
Custom white bal modes	Yes
Stabilization type	Optical
Uncompressed format type	No
Focusing and Optics
Focal length (equiv.)	24 – 840 mm
Optical image zoom	35×
Autofocus type	Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous, Face Detection, Live View
Digital image zoom	Yes (4x)
Manual focus ability	Yes
Macro focus ratio	0 cm (")
Number of focus positions	9
Camera mount	Unknown
Monitor and viewfinder
Pivoting LCD	Fully articulated
Monitor size	2.7"
Screen resolution	230,000
Touch screen interface	No
Live view LCD	Yes
Viewfinder style	Electronic
Photography highlights
Largest aperture opening	F2.7 - F5.8
Slowest shutter speed	15 sec
Fastest shutter speed	1/3200 sec
Aperture priority mode	Yes
Shutter priority mode	Yes
Manual exposure setting	Yes
Scene modes	Yes
Flash built-in	Yes (Pop-up)
Flash coverage	7 m
External flash	Yes (Hot-shoe)
Flash mode settings	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
Continuous shooting	Yes (0.8 fps)
Self-timing device	Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Metering mode settings	Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure compensation	±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps)
White balance bracketing	No
Videography highlights
File formats	MPEG4
Audio channels	Stereo
Video clips	Yes (1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps))
HD Modes	1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Frames per second	1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Media storage
Storage devices	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Multiple Device Connections
USB port	USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
HDMI interface	Yes
Wireless connectivity	EyeFi
Remote ability	No
Physical features
Environmental sealing	No
Power	Battery Pack
Battery type	Lithium-Ion NB-10L rechargeable battery & charger
Battery life cycle	380
Overall weight	600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz)
Overall dimensions	123 x 92 x 108 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 4.25")
Additional features
Built-in orientation sensor	Yes
Interval recording	No
Global Positioning System	None

Camera Includes

• Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Digital Camera
• Lens Cap (with Strap)
• Neck Strap NS-DC11
• Case for Hot Shoe Cap
• Battery Pack NB-10L (with Terminal Cap)
• Battery Charger CB-2LC
• IFC-400PCU USB Interface Cable
• Digital Camera Solution Disk
• Getting Started Customer Support Leaflet
• 1-Year Canon U.S.A. Warranty
• Note:Memory Card is Not Included

Accessories