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Sony DSC-S40 Digital Cameras

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-S40 Digital Camera

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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Manufacturer: Sony
Product MPN
MPN DSCS40/DPP
Key Features
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot
Resolution 4.1 Megapixel
LCD Screen Size 1.5 in.
Optical Zoom 3x
Digital Zoom 2x
Weight 0.3 lb.
Lens
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x
35mm Zoom Lens 32 - 96 mm
Focus Type Autofocus
Macro Focus Range 4.72 in. to Infinity (w) / 19.69 in. to Infinity (t)
Focal Length 5.1 - 15.3 mm
Image Quality
Image Sensor Type CCD
Camera Resolution 4.1 Megapixel
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 Speed 30 fps
Video Format MPEG
Exposure Control
Aperture Range f2.8/f5.2 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 1/8 - 1/2000 sec
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset)
Frames Per Second 0.7 Frames
Storage
Memory Type Built-in • Memory Stick • Memory Stick Pro
Built-in Memory Size 32 MB
Compression Modes Fine • Basic
Compression Type JPEG
Flash
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 80
Flash Type Built-In
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Viewfinder / Display
LCD Screen With LCD Screen
LCD Screen Resolution 67,000 pixels
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Interfaces
Interface Type USB 2.0
Power Supply
Battery Type 2 x AA Batteries
Battery Life 380 Images
Included Features
Self Timer 10 Sec.
Built-in MP3 Player Unknown
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker
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
Width 3.83 in.
Depth 1.33 in.
Height 2 in.
Weight 0.3 lb.
Warranty
Warranty 1 Year
Miscellaneous
Family Line Sony Cyber-shot
Included Accessories 2 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Driver • Strap
UPC 027242673816
Release Date Q2, 2005
Review Summary
25 Reviews from Epinions.com
Overall 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: kram94
Dec 17, 2005

Perfect Camera!

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Pros: easy to carry;fun to use;perfect

Cons: zip


By: westd2
Jul 24, 2006

Great Camera

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

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

Cons: Small LCD


By: mrkstvns
Feb 14, 2006

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

Author's 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: 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: 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: 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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