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Canon Powershot SX40 HS Digital Camera
12 Megapixels
Ultra-Zoom: At least 10X optical zoom.
Electronic View Finder
High ISO: ISO 1600 or more is available at full-resolution.
Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.
Continuous Drive
High Definition (HD) Video: 1280x720 resolution or more.
Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.
Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.
Spot Metering
Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.Model Specifications
| Brand | Canon | Model | Powershot SX40 HS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 12 Megapixels CMOS | Sensor Size | 7.7mm diagonal (4:3 aspect) |
| Stabilization | Yes | Dust-Reduction | N / A |
| Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 3200 | Shutter-Speed | 1/3200 - 15s |
| Lens | 24 - 840mm F/2.7 - 5.8 / 8 | Mininum Focus | 0 (w) / 1.4m (t) |
| Zoom | Electronic | Manual Focus | Electronic |
| Filter Diameter | N / A | Focus System | Assist-lamp |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic (EVF) | Viewfinder Size | 200K Pixels 100% Coverage |
| Display Position | Rotating | Display Size | 2.7" LCD 230K Pixels 100% Coverage |
| Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M | Scene Modes | 11Portrait, Landscape, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist |
| Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Bracketing | |
| Exposure Compensation | -2..+2 EV, 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | -2..+2 EV, 1/3 |
| White Balance | Auto , Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | |
| Continuous Drive | 10.3 FPS, 8 JPEG *2.4 FPS Normally, 10.3 FPS in Auto mode. | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s, 1-10 Shots @ 0-30s |
| Command Dials | DOF Preview | No | |
| Protection | Dust Reduction | No | |
| Digital Level | None | Tripod Mount | Yes |
| Remote Trigger | N / A | Eye-Start Sensor | No |
| Multiple Shots | N / A | Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Image Formats | JPEG | Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe |
| Built-In Flash | Yes, 7 - 3m (W-T) | Flash Sync | Unknown |
| Video Capture | 1920x1080 @ 24 FPS 16:9 | Sound Input | None |
| Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity | GPS | N / A |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | 380 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use. |
| Introduced | 2011-09-15 | Construction | |
| Size | 123 x 93 x 108mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 600g |
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Canon SX40 HS Facts
Large digital camera| 12 Megapixels Ultra Zoom | ISO 100-3200 |
| 35X Ultra-Wide Optical Zoom | Shutter 1/3200-15s |
| Built-in Stabilization | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
| Unknown Size Electronic (EVF) 200K Pixels | Custom white-balance |
| 10.3 FPS Drive, 8 Images | Spot-Metering |
| 1920x1080 @ 24 FPS Video Recording | Hot-Shoe |
| 2.7" LCD 230K Pixels | Lithium-Ion |
| Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
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