35% off Dell's Most Popular LaptopsManufacturer: Sony Part number: DSC-S40
$103.99 1 online store
- CNET editors' rating: 3.0 stars Good
How we rate- Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
- Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 27 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Sony Cyber Shot DSC-S40 price range: $103.99
Less expensive than the flagship Cyber Shot DSC-S90 but sharing many of its features and capabilities, the entry-level Sony Cyber Shot DSC-S40 provides a good value in a point-and-shoot camera.
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- Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 27 reviews
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"The best smelling poo on the market!"
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"Very good value for the money"
by blueistrue on September 3, 2005
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: DSC-S40
General
- Product Type Digital camera
- Point-and-shoot highlights Having video capture capability makes this camera ideal for social functions or vacation shots.
- Width 3.9 in
- Depth 1.3 in
- Height 2 in
- Weight 4.8 oz
Main Features
- Resolution 4.1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
- Total Pixels 4,231,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 4,065,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.7 in
- Light Sensitivity ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO auto
- Digital Zoom 2 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Candle, Landscape, Soft snap, Beach/snow, Twilight mode, Twilight portrait
- Special Effects Sepia, Black & White
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Exposure Metering Zones 49
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
- Digital Video Format MPEG VX
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Continuous Shooting Speed 30 frames per second
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG - 640 x 480, MPEG - 640 x 480, MPEG - 160 x 112
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 32 MB Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 32 MB )
- Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 2304 x 1728, JPEG 2304 x 1536, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1280 x 960, JPEG 640 x 480
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 8 in - 12.5 ft
- Features AF illuminator
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 15.3 mm - F/2.8-5.1
- Focal Length 5.1 mm - 15.3 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 32 - 96 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 5
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 11-50cm
- Lens Aperture F/2.8-5.1
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 6 group(s) / 7 element(s)
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec
- Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Built-in speaker, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Real-image zoom
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 76,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick Pro
Software
- Software ImageMixer VCD2, Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Package
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows 98, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS 9.1, Apple Mac OS 9.2, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.0 - 10.3
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Included Accessories Wrist strap
Power
- Power Device None
Battery
- Supported Battery AA
- Supported Battery 2 x AA Alkaline battery ( Included )
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
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Product series
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Price: $103.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Compact, 4.1 megapixels, 3 x, 1.5 in LCD display, 32 MB - Integrated
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Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 4.1 megapixels, 3 x, 2 in LCD display, 32 MB - Integrated
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Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: 4.1 megapixels, 3 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 32 MB - Integrated
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Accessories
- Sony LCM WA - semi-soft case for digital photo camera
- Sony Memory Stick Pro 512MB
- Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo 256MB
- Sony High Speed Memory Stick Pro Duo 256MB
- HP Photosmart 8750 Professional
- Sony LCM WA - semi-soft case for digital photo camera
- Sony Memory Stick Pro 512MB
- Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo 256MB
- Sony High Speed Memory Stick Pro Duo 256MB
- HP Photosmart 8750 Professional
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Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
- Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
- Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
