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“The PowerShot Digital ELPH line of cameras has always been characterized by the sleek contoured look, the full array of features and the extraordinary picture quality they deliver,” states Yukiaki Hashimoto, senior vice president and general manager ...

The Digital Elph line continues its trendy reputation with the Canon PowerShot SD40. The 7.1-megapixel digital camera comes in four colors and has a slim, pocket-sized body. The SD40 was introduced in late 2006 with a batch of Canon cameras equipped ...

has 6.3 megapixels and can detect up to nine faces in a frame, like the SD40. The FinePix sells for much less, though. This cool feature isn't the only thing the Digital Elph has to offer. It has ISO sensitivity up to 1600 for better pictures in low ...

The Digital Elph line continues its trendy reputation with the Canon PowerShot SD40. The 7.1-megapixel digital camera comes in four colors and has a slim, pocket-sized body. The SD40 was introduced in late 2006 with a batch of Canon cameras equipped ...

The Canon PowerShot SD40 follows the SD30 by adding a few more megapixels, a whole new image processor, and a few adjustments to the specs. This 7.1-megapixel Digital Elph comes in four trendy colors and measures smaller than most cell phones. It has ...

Effective face detection technology ; Slim stainless steel body ; Nicely organized menus ; Good movie mode ; Unlimited burst mode ; Wide ISO range ; Fun My Colors effects

Small LCD screen ; LCD collects fingerprints ; Non-intuitive navigational/zoom control ; Tiny ineffective flash ; Small 2.4x lens with insensitive control ; Slow burst mode ; 190-shot battery

The newest Digital Elph comes with 7.1 megapixels and a Digic III image processor with some trendy technology. The Canon PowerShot SD40 not only has a sleek sturdy body, but it also includes effective face detection technology that ensures portraits ...

The Canon SD40 Digital ELPH is the latest addition to their candy bar-sized lineup of cameras. Despite being tiny, the SD40 packs Canon's latest DIGIC III processor with face detection and a 7 megapixel sensor behind its lens. Still, some things just ...

Tiny design available in four colors ; Remote control available for playback ; Good LCD visibility ; Face Detection autofocus that works quite effectively ; Unlimited, fast continuous shooting at full resolution ; Above average performance ; ...

Less than average zoom with a slow lens, no optical image stabilization either ; Battery life isn't superb ; Dock required for USB, A/V and battery charging (external charger costs $40) ; LCD on the small side in year 2006 ; Weak flash ; No manual ...

The Canon PowerShot SD40 Digital ELPH is a great camera at time when you don't want to lug that digital SLR around or even your mid-sized camera. It makes a good camera for those who want simple operation and a stylish camera.

Canon designers have intended the ELPH line to do double duty as a fashion accessory since these petite models started appearing in the hands -- and around the necks -- of the style-conscious ten years ago. These days, there are few cameras more ...

Very small and stylish design ; Comes in four cool colors ; DIGIC III processor speeds up camera operation, reduces shutter lag, and drains less battery power ; Face Detection AF/AE technology great for shooting portraits or groups of people ; Good ...

Images shot above ISO 400 are very noisy, can only be printed up to 4x6 at best., Below-average LCD size, Colors are sometimes oversaturated, Non-intuitive zoom control, Weak flash with slow recycle time, Does not ship with small travel charger, only ...

The Canon PowerShot SD40 follows the SD30 by adding a few more megapixels, a whole new image processor, and a few adjustments to the specs. This 7.1-megapixel Digital Elph comes in four trendy colors and measures smaller than most cell phones. It has ...

Effective face detection technology ; Slim stainless steel body ; Nicely organized menus ; Good movie mode ; Unlimited burst mode ; Wide ISO range ; Fun My Colors effects

Small LCD screen ; LCD collects fingerprints ; Non-intuitive navigational/zoom control ; Tiny ineffective flash ; Small 2.4x lens with insensitive control ; Slow burst mode ; 190-shot battery

The newest Digital Elph comes with 7.1 megapixels and a Digic III image processor with some trendy technology. The Canon PowerShot SD40 not only has a sleek sturdy body, but it also includes effective face detection technology that ensures portraits ...

America's love affair with Canon's Digital ELPH cameras is heating up once again as a new streamlined sister joins the PowerShot Digital ELPH family - just in time for the popular camera line's tenth anniversary. Reprising the discrete, petite ...

The newest camera in the PowerShot series is the PowerShot SD40 Digital ELPH. Priced at just under $350, the SD40 Digital ELPH is a midlevel camera for recreational use and comes in a variety of different colors and styles including pink, blue, black, ...