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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 82
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 1052 reviews of Canon PowerShot A40 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 540866 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 82/100 = Very Good.
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Summary: Now onto the happier news. The PowerShot A40 has a built-in lens cover, so there's no worries about lens caps
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Summary: Would suit beginners and experts alike. You get what you pay for.
CNET product brief
Description: The Canon PowerShot A40 is a 2-megapixel, point-and-shoot camera.Compared to other point-and-shoot digital cameras on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $245.
Pros: None noted, given available product data.
Cons: Has 2-megapixel resolution, which is considerably lower than some similarly priced digital cameras.
Suitability: Made for the average, casual picture-taker.A recommended use, based on key features, is printed snapshots.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 4x6.
Value: In general, this digital camera's features seem a bit weak, even for its relatively inexpensive price.However, if you were to judge strictly by the resolution, you would see that the average price of point-and-shoot cameras with comparable resolution is quite a bit more, around $320.
Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.

