Canon PowerShot SX40 HS

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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
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4.73
12.1 megapixels | 2.7" screen | 24 – 840 mm (35×)

The Canon PowerShot SX40 HS is a 12MP CMOS-based superzoom with 35x zoom. The SX40 steps into the place of the SX30 and offers a 24-840mm equivalent zoom range. It can shoot at up to 10.3 frames per second for 8 shots and can capture 1080p24 HD video. An 'Intelligent IS' system attempts to assess the shooting conditions and use the most appropriate stabilization mode, to make the camera's huge lens range usable.

Specifications

Body type
Body type SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 ?
Other resolutions 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 ?
Image ratio w:h 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 ?
Effective pixels 12.1 megapixels ?
Sensor size 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) ?
Sensor type BSI-CMOS ?
Image
ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 ?
White balance presets 6 ?
Custom white balance Yes ?
Image stabilization Optical ?
Uncompressed format No
Optics & Focus
Focal length (equiv.) 24 – 840 mm
Optical zoom 35×
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect (sensor)
  • Multi-area
  • Selective single-point
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Face Detection
  • Live View
?
Digital zoom Yes (4x)
Manual focus Yes ?
Macro focus range 0 cm (") ?
Number of focus points 9
Lens mount Unknown
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD Fully articulated ?
Screen size 2.7" ?
Screen dots 230,000 ?
Touch screen No
Screen type PureColor II VA TFT LCD
Live view Yes ?
Viewfinder type Electronic ?
Photography features
Maximum aperture F2.7 - F5.8 ?
Minimum shutter speed 15 sec ?
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 sec ?
Aperture priority Yes ?
Shutter priority Yes ?
Manual exposure mode Yes
Subject / scene modes Yes
Built-in flash Yes (Pop-up)
Flash range 7 m
External flash Yes (hot-shoe)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
Continuous drive Yes (10.3 fps) ?
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Exposure compensation ±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) ?
WB Bracketing No ?
Videography features
Format
  • MPEG-4
  • H.264
Microphone Stereo
Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Storage
Storage types SD/SDHC/SDXC ?
Connectivity
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) ?
HDMI Yes ?
Wireless EyeFi ?
Remote control No
Physical
Environmentally sealed No
Battery Battery Pack ?
Battery description Lithium-Ion NB-10L rechargeable battery & charger ?
Battery Life (CIPA) 380 ?
Weight (inc. batteries) 600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 4.25")
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Timelapse recording No ?
GPS None
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