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Sony DSC-S40 Digital Cameras

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-S40 Light Field Camera

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 $299.99
Design-wise the S40 takes on the long lines seen in the U-series cameras but is offering more functionality and a slightly larger 1.5-inch... Read More
Design-wise the S40 takes on the long lines seen in the U-series cameras but is offering more functionality and a slightly larger 1.5-inch LCD. The S40 is aimed clearly at the entry level user and features include an MPEG movie mode, a top shutter speed of 1/2000 sec, down to 30 seconds in manual mode, as well as a 32 MB internal memory. Minimize
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Sony Cybershot DSCS40 4.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
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Key Features
Digital Zoom 2x
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot • Light Field Camera
Weight 0.3 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.5 in.
Resolution 4.1 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x
Image Quality
Camera Resolution 4.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2304 x 1728 • 2048 x 1536 • 1280 x 960
Video
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 112
Video Format MPEG
Video Speed 30 fps
Lens
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type Autofocus
Optical Zoom 3x
Focal Length 5.1 - 15.3 mm
Macro Focus Range 4.72 in. to Infinity (w) / 19.69 in. to Infinity (t)
35mm Zoom Lens 32 - 96 mm
Exposure Control
Aperture Range f2.8/f5.2 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 1/8 - 1/2000 sec
Frames Per Second 0.7 Frames
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset)
Flash
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 80
Storage
Memory Type Built-in • Memory Stick • Memory Stick Pro
Compression Type JPEG
Compression Modes Fine • Basic
Built-in Memory Size 32 MB
Included Features
Self Timer 10 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker
Viewfinder / Display
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
LCD Screen Resolution 67,000 pixels
Interfaces
Interface Type USB 2.0
Power Supply
Battery Type 2 x AA Batteries
Battery Life 380 Images
System Requirements
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Dimensions
Weight 0.3 lb.
Depth 1.33 in.
Height 2 in.
Width 3.83 in.
Warranty
Warranty 1 Year
Miscellaneous
UPC 027242673816
Included Accessories 2 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Driver • Strap
Release Date Q2, 2005
Family Line Sony Cyber-shot
Product MPN
MPN SONDSCS40
Product Review Summary
26 Reviews from Shopping.com
Overall Rating: Rating: 3.5/5 stars
Ease of Use: 4
Durability: 4
Battery Life: 4
Photo Quality: 4
Shutter Lag 4
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By: dkozin in Electronics at Epinions.com
Aug 30, 2005

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-S40 4.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Inexpensive, Compact and Fast

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Fast, compact, inexpensive, easy to use, good picture quality, well-built, AF assist

Cons: Small LCD, no A/V, fixed aperture, noisy ISO 400, Memory Stick, no manual mode

Bottom Line:
I recommend Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-S40 if you an inexpensive 4.1-Megapixel digital camera with good features and performance. It is easy... Read More


By: mdbrown
Jul 28, 2005

Excellent entry level camera

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Compact, super battery life, pro-quality lens, very useable movie mode, focus assist lamp.

Cons: Small LCD, minimal accessories, no zoom when recording movies

Bottom Line:
Despite the small display the excellent mpg movie mode and pro quality lens make this a standout camera in this class. Read More


By: dolli_face
Jan 25, 2006

Who is Carl Zeiss???

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Quick to learn, easy to use

Cons: The mannual was a little hard to read

Bottom Line:
This is a great little camera Read More


By: billdawg
May 20, 2005

Incredible camera for the money, not typical of Sony!

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: EVERYTHING! Sleek design, great stills, MPEGs, manual settings, button layout, LCD, Sony quality at ~$190!

Cons: Memory Sticks relatively expensive, zooming unchangeable during MPEG recording, documentation could be better organized.

Bottom Line:
I'd recommend the DSC-S40 to anyone looking for an excellent digital camera with plenty of room for growth while not breaking the bank. Read More


By: westd2
Jul 24, 2006

Great Camera

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Takes mp3 movies, Fits in pocket, Good battery life

Cons: Small LCD Read More


By: kram94
Dec 17, 2005

Perfect Camera!

Author's Rating: Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: easy to carry;fun to use;perfect

Cons: zip Read More


By: mrkstvns
Feb 14, 2006

Photographic Adventures of a Real, Live Sony Cybershot DSC-S40 Owner (Wowwww!)

Author's Rating: Rating: 4/5 stars

Pros: Good pictures from a small, inexpensive, 4.1 megapixel camera

Cons: Proprietary memory stick, minor usability complaints

Bottom Line:
Sony Cybershot DSC-S40 isn't right for pros or enthusiasts, but for ordinary folks like you and me, IT'S A WINNER! Read More


By: tcchou71
Apr 18, 2005

Fast small camera with wider than average lens. Low-light images very poor.

Author's Rating: Rating: 4/5 stars

Pros: Fast autofocus. Sharp pictures. Great VGA movies. Semi-wide angle. Great AA battery life.

Cons: Low light photos are noisy, lack detail. Small screen font. Expensive memory sticks. Underpowered flash.

Bottom Line:
Small, yet takes AA batteries! Wider than average lens! VGA movies! Great battery life! But low-light photos are unusually bad. Read More


By: rarshowhost
Mar 11, 2006

Excellent Entry-Level Digicam

Author's Rating: Rating: 4/5 stars

Pros: Easy to operate, minimal delay, many controls.

Cons: Pictures too dark @ default, LCD looks better than on computer, noisy lowlight.

Bottom Line:
Get this camera if you're on a budget and want something easy to use. Read More


By: chris489
Apr 10, 2007

Sony Cyber Shot 4.1 MP, Good Price for a Good Camera

Author's Rating: Rating: 4/5 stars

Pros: Small, good pictures with the right techniques

Cons: Had some problems with action shots

Bottom Line:
Inexpensive, great for beginners and intermediates. Video mode was surprisingly useful, and with some standard photo tips one can capture quality shots. Read More


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