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Reviews of the Optio S40 Digital Camera

  • 6.6

    CNET Review

    December 3, 2004

    The Good: Compact; excellent macro capabilities; easy-to-use manual focus.

    The Bad: Tiny, inaccurate optical viewfinder; LCD panel difficult to view in bright sunlight; average performance.

    The Bottom Line: Its viewfinder shortcomings affect outdoor use, but this ultracompact model for the point-and-shoot set is versatile and user-friendly.

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  • 8.2

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | February 8, 2010

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 73/100. Comparing these reviews to 575707 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 82/100 = Very Good.

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  • 7.0

    laptopmag.com

    Review Summary: The Optio S40 should appeal largely to new digital photographers and folks who sometimes feel overwhelmed by the complexity of digital photography.

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  • 6.6

    asia.cnet.com

    By David D. Busch and Aimee Baldridge | December 19, 2004

    Review Summary: Its viewfinder shortcomings affect outdoor use, but this ultracompact model for the point-and-shoot set is versatile and user-friendly.

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Manufacturer: Pentax

Part number: 18027

General

  • Product Type Digital camera
  • Point-and-shoot highlights A panoramic assist function is provided in this camera, making it ideal for vacation pictures. Video capture ability makes this camera ideal for social functions or vacation shots.
  • Width 3.5 in
  • Depth 1 in
  • Height 2.3 in
  • Weight 0.2 lbs
  • Body Material Aluminum alloy

Main Features

  • Resolution 4 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Optical Sensor Type CCD
  • Total Pixels 4,230,000 pixels
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 4,000,000 pixels
  • Light Sensitivity ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400
  • Digital Zoom 2.6 x
  • Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
  • Shooting Programs Food, Text, 2 in 1, Flower, Marine, Museum, Sunset, Surf & snow, Self-portrait, Panorama assist, Landscape-portrait
  • Special Effects Red, Blue, Green, Black & White, Black & White Red filter, Black & White Blue filter, Black & White Yellow filter
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
  • Min Shutter Speed 4 sec
  • Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
  • Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
  • Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Shade, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
  • Digital Video Format AVI
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Remote Control Optional
  • TV Tuner None
  • Video Capture AVI - 320 x 240

Memory / Storage

  • Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card
  • Integrated Memory 11 MB
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage Fine JPEG 2304 x 1728 : 4 - With 11MB built-in memory, Normal JPEG 2304 x 1728 : 8 - With 11MB built-in memory, Economy JPEG 2304 x 1728 : 12 - With 11MB built-in memory, Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 5 - With 11MB built-in memory, Normal JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 10 - With 11MB built-in memory, Economy JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 15 - With 11MB built-in memory, Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 9 - With 11MB built-in memory, Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 16 - With 11MB built-in memory, Economy JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 22 - With 11MB built-in memory, Fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 20 - With 11MB built-in memory, Normal JPEG 1024 x 768 : 37 - With 11MB built-in memory, Economy JPEG 1024 x 768 : 49 - With 11MB built-in memory, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 45 - With 11MB built-in memory, Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 71 - With 11MB built-in memory, Economy JPEG 640 x 480 : 95 - With 11MB built-in memory

Camera Flash

  • Camera Flash Built-in flash
  • Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
  • Red Eye Reduction Yes
  • Effective Flash Range 8 in - 11.5 ft

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 5.8 mm - 17.4 mm - F/2.6-4.8
  • Focal Length 5.8 mm - 17.4 mm
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 35 - 105 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Auto Focus Points (Zones) 5
  • Min Focus Range 15.7 in
  • Macro Focus Range 6-50cm
  • Lens Aperture F/2.6-4.8
  • Optical Zoom 3 x
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
  • Lens Construction 5 group(s) / 6 element(s)
  • Features Aspherical lens

Additional Features

  • Self Timer Yes
  • Self Timer Delay 10 sec
  • Additional Features DPOF support, Audio recording, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Histogram display, Resizing an image, PictBridge support

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type Optical - Real-image zoom

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.6 in - Color
  • Display Form Factor Built-in
  • Display Format 85,000 pixels

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Software

  • Software Drivers & Utilities, ACD Systems FotoSlate, ACD Systems FotoCanvas, ACD Systems Photostitcher Plug-in

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None

Battery

  • Supported Battery AA
  • Supported Battery 2 x AA

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

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