- 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


